The Egyptian Football Association has officially announced that it has decided to renew the contract of national team head coach and team director Hossam Hassan. Egypt completed its best World Cup campaign in history by reaching the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Previously, the team failed to advance beyond the group stage in the 1934, 1990 and 2018 World Cups.
The Egyptian team will return to Cairo on Thursday (July 7). The term of the new contract has not been disclosed, but it is believed that it will be part of a long-term plan with the 2030 World Cup in mind.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA over the refereeing of the World Cup elimination match. The federation president alleged that the French referee and his assistants made mistakes in several important decisions.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is set to be rewarded for leading the team to the last 16 for the first time in history. The country's Football Association has announced that it will renew the contract of the coach despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
The Egyptian Football Association has officially announced that it has decided to renew the contract of national team head coach and team director Hossam Hassan.
Egypt completed its best World Cup campaign in history by reaching the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The team previously failed to advance past the group stage in the 1934, 1990 and 2018 World Cups.
The Egyptian team will return to Cairo on Thursday (July 7). The term of the new contract has not been disclosed, but it is believed to be part of a long-term plan with the 2030 World Cup in mind.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA over the refereeing of the World Cup elimination match. The federation president alleged that the French referee and his assistants made some important mistakes.
Egypt lost 3-2 to Argentina after leading 2-0. The Egyptian team claimed that a goal was disallowed and a potential penalty was not awarded before Argentina's third goal.
In a statement, the Egyptian Football Federation president Hani Abu Rida said that the board of directors had approved the renewal of the contracts of the national team's head coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan.
The decision was taken to continue the historic success of Egyptian football in recent times and to advance the national team's long-term projects.
The formal process of contract renewal will be completed at the next board of directors meeting after the national team returns to the country.