09.07.2026 16:21
The contract of head coach Hossam Hassan with the Egyptian National Football Team has been extended. The experienced coach made harsh statements against Lionel Messi and FIFA after the Argentina match.
The contract of Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian National Football Team, which achieved the feat of reaching the Round of 16 in the FIFA 2026 World Cup and came close to the quarter-finals, has been extended.
CONTINUING WITH HOSSAM HASSAN
The Egyptian Football Federation stated in a statement that an agreement has been reached to extend Hossam Hassan's contract, adding, "The special procedures of the board of directors regarding contract renewal and approval will be carried out as soon as the national team delegation returns home." According to Egyptian media, a contract will be signed with the 59-year-old coach until 2030.
DECLARED WAR ON MESSI AND FIFA
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Egypt was eliminated from the tournament after losing 3-2 to Argentina in the Round of 16. After the match, the experienced coach made harsh statements against Lionel Messi and FIFA, saying, "It is very clear that the World Cup has turned into a marketing industry. They don't want Messi to be eliminated. That's why there was no justice in this match. Messi should not celebrate in vain. From today, I will not follow any matches in the World Cup. This is a protest against the injustice we suffered today. I wholeheartedly congratulate my players. They are the heroes of this nation."