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Hossam Hassan

Hossam Hassan — Egypt's head coach at the 2026 World Cup, leading the team through group and knockout stages.

2026-05-222026-07-10
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In coverage

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The coach, Hossam Hassan, has effectively confirmed there will be no late tactical revolution, saying he has settled on “90%” of the side. …

    Egypt World Cup 2026 team guide
  3. May 2026

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has been left out, and head coach Hossam Hassan will drop one player after a friendly against Russia in Cairo on 28 May to reduce the squad to the Fifa-mandated 26 players. …

    Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
Sport

Egypt requests FIFA remove refereeing team after Argentina loss

The News

The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.

18 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Egypt requests FIFA remove refereeing team after Argentina loss

    The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.

    18 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  2. Egypt loses to Argentina after VAR disallows goal

    Egypt led reigning champions Argentina 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining in a World Cup quarter-final match, but Argentina scored three goals to win 3-2, with Egypt's coach alleging the team suffered "injustice" after VAR disallowed an Egyptian goal and Egyptian players claiming Salah was fouled in the penalty area.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Egypt seeks removal of referees after World Cup defeat to Argentina

    The Egyptian Football Association has asked FIFA to investigate and remove the French referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 loss to Argentina, claiming "double standards" in officiating and alleging a disallowed goal and missed foul on Mohamed Salah were blatant errors.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Egypt demands removal of officials after Argentina World Cup loss

    The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a complaint with FIFA requesting the removal of the officiating crew, including French referee Francois Letexier, from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina. The EFA alleges double standards in refereeing, citing a disallowed goal and a missed penalty decision involving Mohamed Salah.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

  1. Egypt wins first World Cup knockout match against Australia

    Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Egypt hopeful Salah will play against Australia at World Cup

    Egypt believe Mohamed Salah's hamstring strain will not prevent him from facing Australia in Friday's World Cup last-32 tie, with the captain returning to training and undergoing intensive rehabilitation after sustaining the injury against Iran.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. Salah doubtful for Egypt's World Cup last-32 match against Australia

    Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed scans showed a hamstring strain, and Salah has begun treatment, though no determination has been made on his availability for the match on 3 July.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Egypt wins first-ever World Cup match, beats New Zealand 3-1

    Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first World Cup victory, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a strong second-half performance on Sunday. Egypt moved top of Group G with four points from two matches, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win

    Mohamed Salah scored and created a goal as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, securing their first-ever World Cup win and positioning themselves to top Group G.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Egypt showed quality against Belgium in World Cup draw

    Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan says the team are not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers, after they drew 1-1 with Belgium in their opening match. Hassan praised the team's performance and quality players, including captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush, noting that Egypt went ahead early but conceded an own goal in the 66th minute.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. Egypt qualified unbeaten for World Cup 2026

    Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup unbeaten with a game to spare, scoring 19 goals in nine qualifying matches. The team employs a pragmatic defensive approach and will likely use a 4-3-3 formation that shifts to 4-2-3-1 when chasing, with coach Hossam Hassan confirming he has settled on "90%" of the squad.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Salah named to Egypt World Cup squad, set to captain

    Mohamed Salah is set to captain Egypt at the World Cup this summer after being named in their preliminary 27-man squad. Head coach Hossam Hassan will reduce the squad to 26 players after a friendly against Russia on 28 May, and Egypt will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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