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Egypt Manager: Hossam Hassan Focused on 2026 World Cup Prep

Egypt manager Ibrahim Hassan confirmed his brother Hossam Hassan rejected offers to coach other teams, focusing on preparing for the 2026 World Cup. The team showed excellent form in friendlies.


Egypt Manager: Hossam Hassan Focused on 2026 World Cup Prep

Ibrahim Hassan, manager of the Egypt national team, confirmed that his brother Hossam Hassan received lucrative offers to coach other national teams, but he refused to leave the 'Pharaohs', stating that his full focus is on preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Hassan explained in a televised interview that the Egyptian team showed optimal readiness for the World Cup after a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a 0-0 draw with Spain in two friendly matches held in Jeddah and Barcelona. He praised the positive feedback on the team's performance in these matches. The Egyptian national team is in Group G of the World Cup, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran, as revealed by the tournament's draw held last December in Washington.