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Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Dedicates Historic World Cup Win to Palestinians
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the team's first-ever World Cup knockout win to Palestinians, raising political attention after the July 2026 match. He waved a Palestinian flag on the field and expressed condolences for Palestinian and Egyptian martyrs in a post-match interview.
- 01Egypt won its first-ever World Cup knockout match in 2026.
- 02Coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag after the victory.
- 03Hassan dedicated the win to the Palestinian people in a BEIN Sports interview.
- 04He prayed for mercy on Palestinian and Egyptian martyrs.
- 05The coach's actions sparked political discussions amid Middle Eastern tensions.
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