World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan cements his place in Egypt’s football historyHossam Hassan further cements his legendary status. The man who sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup by scoring the decisive go...
World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan cements his place in Egypt’s football history
Hossam Hassan further cements his legendary status. The man who sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup by scoring the decisive goal against Algeria has now led the Pharaohs to qualification for the 2026 World Cup… this time as head coach.
On Wednesday, Egypt cruised to a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, clinching the top spot in Group A with 23 points—five ahead of Burkina Faso. Since taking the reins in February 2024, Hossam Hassan has managed the team for 15 matches: 10 wins, 4 draws, and just a single friendly defeat.
Egypt have booked their place to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 3-0 win over Djibouti.
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) October 8, 2025
Hossam Hassan who represented them at the global event as a player now leads them as their coach. 🇪🇬⚽️#FIFAWCQpic.twitter.com/9MsLKPaQJA
With this qualification, he becomes the first Egyptian to reach the World Cup both as a player and as a coach—an achievement that solidifies his status as a true icon of Egyptian and African football.
🚨 History in the Making! 🇪🇬
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 8, 2025
Coach Hossam Hassan is on the verge of a historic milestone!
If Egypt qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, he will become the first Egyptian ever to reach the World Cup as both a player and a coach. 🏆⚽️
A legendary career continues to inspire! 💪… pic.twitter.com/SFmzC5RNit
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