Barcelona Tracks Omar Marmoush and Harry Kane Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Egyptian international Omar Marmoush, currently playing for Manchester City, has attracted interest from Barcelona, which is following his progress closely ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spanish sports newspaper Sport highlighted Marmoush as one of the key players to watch during the upcoming World Cup, noting his recent association with Barcelona's transfer considerations.

Marmoush is preparing to lead Egypt in the historic 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time. Egypt is placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

The Catalan newspaper emphasized that Barcelona's attention will extend beyond their own players participating in the tournament. The club’s sporting management plans to closely observe a selection of players on their transfer radar, with the World Cup serving as a critical platform to assess potential signings before the transfer window opens.

Among the players under scrutiny are Julián Álvarez, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, and Harry Kane, alongside Omar Marmoush, who is highly regarded within Barcelona's circles.

Sport described Marmoush as one of Egypt’s most prominent attacking talents. Despite the global fame of Mohamed Salah, Marmoush has established himself as a vital component of the current Egyptian squad due to his versatile skills and influential roles on the pitch.

Egypt enters the tournament with high ambitions, supported by a strong attacking lineup that includes Mohamed Salah, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, and Omar Marmoush, who is viewed as a key tactical element in coach Hossam Hassan’s offensive system.

Barcelona’s interest in Marmoush extends beyond his goal-scoring record to his tactical flexibility, ability to operate in multiple attacking positions, contribution to playmaking, pressing, and exploiting spaces—qualities that make him an appealing option for several top clubs.

During the season, Marmoush appeared in 36 matches for Manchester City, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists. For the Egyptian national team, he has played 49 matches, scoring 11 goals and assisting 3, solidifying his status as one of Egypt’s leading football figures in recent years.