Hossam Hassan: Our Achievement Will Be Recorded in World Cup History

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of Egypt's national team, stated that the Pharaohs' achievement in the World Cup will be recorded in history following their advancement to the Round of 16. Egypt secured their place after defeating Australia in the Round of 32 on Friday night via penalties, winning 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. In post-match comments, Hassan expressed, "I was not afraid or worried except for the happiness of the Egyptian people, and thank God we succeeded in achieving something that will be recorded in World Cup history." He added that the Egyptian fans were a source of inspiration for the players throughout the tournament, saying, "The Egyptian crowd is the best in the world, and I told the players before the match that the most important thing is to make these fans happy." Hassan emphasized that the Egyptian people deserve to celebrate this achievement, stating, "Egyptians everywhere have the right to rejoice in what the team has accomplished." He concluded his remarks by highlighting the significance of the achievement, saying, "We are the best representatives of Africa and the Arab teams participating in the tournament, and I hope we continue the journey with the same spirit and ambition."