Egypt’s coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
Hassan dedicated Egypt’s 4-2 penalty win to Palestinians and said he was thinking of Gaza residents after the team reached the Round of 16.
- On Friday, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at Dallas Stadium, securing Egypt's first-ever FIFA World Cup Round of 16 appearance.
- Hassan dedicated the triumph to the Palestinian and Egyptian people, declaring, "My heart and soul are with them," while praying for those killed in the conflict that began on October 7, 2023.
- Videos showed fans in the Gaza Strip watching the match among ruins and tent camps; journalist Taher Nahed wrote that thousands emerged to celebrate, calling it a rare moment of joy.
- FIFA confirmed that displaying the Palestinian flag is permitted at the tournament, as it represents one of the 211 FIFA Member Associations, indicating no disciplinary action will be taken against Hassan.
- Egypt will now face reigning world champion Argentina in the Round of 16, with global attention intensifying on both the team's performance and Hassan's solidarity gesture ahead of this pivotal matchup.
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Hossam Hassan, the next rival of the Argentine National Team, entered the camp with a Palestinian flag after eliminating Australia.The coach dedicated the historic classification to the Egyptian people and the Palestinians, and called for "Allah to sustain them."Egypt advanced for the first time to the final eighths of a World Cup.
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Washington TimesEgypt’s coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it
After the triumph against Australia, the Egyptian ct dedicates victory to the Palestinians. Between popular emotion and diplomatic tensions, the gesture rekindles the debate on Egypt's role in the Gaza crisis
The FIFA bans political action at the World Cup. On the other hand, the Egyptian coach has now clearly rejected it. A video of his cheer after the victory over Australia spreads like a wildfire.
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