The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt's World Cup squad
Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever t…
Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever t…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but hes handling soccers biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6…
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