Egypt Chase First World Cup Win with Salah Still Key

Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

When Egypt’s all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation. Nearly four decades later, the 59-year-old has guided Egypt to the 2026 finals as coach but qualification this time was met with far less emotion, with supporters already looking ahead to how the team might perform on the global stage. Egypt’s previous three Wo…

African Representatives at Fifa World Cup 2026: Focus on EGYPT – Profile, History

The most successful African nation will play at the World Cup for the fourth time and face a relatively manageable group that has Belgium, New Zealand and Iran. Salah and company will hope to mark their return to the global showpiece more memorable after they missed the last edition in Qatar. Head coach – Hossam Hassan Regarded as one of the most prolific Egyptian players of all time, Hossam Hassan is the head coach of the Pharaohs. Since 2008, …