Also known as: Captain Hossam
Egypt's World Cup coach who expressed optimism about Mohamed Salah's hamstring injury in the 2026 tournament.
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… "But we can't take it for granted because Egypt -- I don't know how many times I've said the word - but it's never before we qualified in a group stage and never qualified for the next round, so it's just a moment to enjoy." Egypt coach Hossam Hassan had said on Thursday that he …
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup winCitizen Digital
… Coach Hossam Hassan said Salah would not be risked unless "I am 100 percent sure he is fit and raring to go." In Friday's other game, Ghana, like Egypt, are hoping to buck what has been a disappointing start to the knockout rounds for African teams when they face Colombia in Kans …
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World CupCitizen Digital
… Egypt coach Hossam Hassan had said on Thursday that he was "not sure" if the 34-year-old would be fit to start. …
Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout after injuryCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem. …
Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clashCitizen Digital
… Coach Hossam Hassan later reassured fans. "I spoke with Salah and he told me everything will be fine that it is not a serious injury," he said, adding that further tests would be conducted. …
'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup momentCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. …
Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scareThe Standard
… Egypt though go into the round of 32 and coach Hossam Hassan played down worries over star player Mohamed Salah, who was substituted after taking a knock. …
Kane, Bellingham on target as England win World Cup groupCitizen Digital
… The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah. …
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap upThe Standard
… The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah. …
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap upCitizen Digital
… defender Hossam Abdelmaguid said his "childhood dream" of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as the 25‑year‑old targets a deep run at the finals in North America.After lifting the Egyptian league title with Zamalek, Abdelmaguid is aiming to help Hossam Hassan …
Egypt defender Abdelmaguid to fulfil "childhood dream" at World CupMohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.
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Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the Round of 32 World Cup match against Australia on Friday in Texas after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him off in Egypt's final group game.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 fixture with Australia on Friday following a hamstring problem. Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game against Iran a week prior.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt advanced from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1–1 draw against Iran, finishing runners-up in their group on goal difference.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about Mohamed Salah's health after the striker exited in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. Hassan said Salah assured him the injury was not serious.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds as Group L winners. England will face one of the best third-placed teams in Atlanta on Wednesday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →