
Hossam Hassan Makes History in Egypt's Qualification for the World Cup
Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egyptian national team, has made a strong mark after the Pharaohs qualified for the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 victory over Djibouti in the ninth round of the African qualifiers for the World Cup.
Hossam Hassan has become the first Egyptian coach to lead the Pharaohs to the World Cup since the late Mahmoud El-Gohary in the 1990 World Cup.
Additionally, Hossam Hassan will be the first coach to participate in the World Cup finals as both a coach and a player, having played in the 1990 World Cup as a player for the Egyptian national team.
The Egyptian national team is preparing to face Guinea-Bissau on October 12, this coming Sunday, in the tenth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptian team is currently at the top of Group A in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with 23 points.
Hossam Hassan has become the first Egyptian coach to lead the Pharaohs to the World Cup since the late Mahmoud El-Gohary in the 1990 World Cup.
Additionally, Hossam Hassan will be the first coach to participate in the World Cup finals as both a coach and a player, having played in the 1990 World Cup as a player for the Egyptian national team.
The Egyptian national team is preparing to face Guinea-Bissau on October 12, this coming Sunday, in the tenth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptian team is currently at the top of Group A in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with 23 points.