Participants Announced for the International Cartoon Exhibition “World of Football” in Cairo

Football and cartoon art will come together in Cairo as the Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish Cultural Center in Egypt, hosts the international exhibition “World of Football”, bringing together artists from across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Opening on June 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the exhibition will remain open to visitors until July 15, 2026, presenting a unique collection of 30 cartoons and caricature portraits celebrating some of the greatest legends in football history.

The exhibition features artistic interpretations of internationally renowned football icons including Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Diego Maradona, along with many other legendary players whose achievements have left a lasting mark on the sport.

Artists from Egypt, Spain, Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina are taking part in the exhibition, reflecting the universal language of both football and cartoon art.

Participating Artists

• Adriana Mosquera (Spain)
• Ahmed Abd El-Naeem (Egypt)
• Ahmed Geassa (Egypt)
• Asier Sanz (Spain)
• Cesar Leal (Uruguay)
• David Vela (Spain)
• Esteban Isnardi (Uruguay)
• Farouk Mousa (Egypt)
• Ghada Mostafa (Egypt)
• Hader Yehia (Egypt)
• Hany Abd El Gawwad (Egypt)
• Ivan Lira (Venezuela)
• Jorge Luis Cabrera García (Cuba)
• Julio Carrion (Peru)
• Khedr Hassan (Egypt)
• Luis Haro Dominguez (Uruguay)
• Marwa Ibrahim (Egypt)
• Michel Moro Gomez (Cuba)
• Mohamed Al-Sabbagh (Egypt)
• Mostafa El Shekh (Egypt)
• Nora Makram (Egypt)
• Omar Seddek (Egypt)
• Omar Turcios (Spain)
• Omar Zevallos (Peru)
• Pamela Medina (Mexico)
• Samir Abd El Ghany (Egypt)
• Sebastian Cast (Argentina)
• Walter Toscano (Peru)

The exhibition highlights the close relationship between sport and visual satire, offering visitors an opportunity to see how internationally acclaimed cartoonists interpret football’s most iconic personalities through humor, illustration, and caricature. Bringing together artists from multiple continents, “World of Football” serves as a celebration of the game’s cultural influence and its ability to inspire creativity beyond the stadium.