Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:27pm on 09 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
The Egyptian Football Association is reportedly preparing to dismiss head coach Hossam Hassan following mounting criticism over his comments after Egypt's FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to Argentina. Hassan had sparked widespread backlash by claiming that anyone who did not sympathise with Palestinians was "not human," remarks that overshadowed Egypt's dramatic exit from the tournament. The controversy intensified political and sporting pressure on the federation, prompting it to consider a managerial change. Egypt's World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 16, and officials are now expected to decide Hassan's future as the team begins planning for upcoming international competitions. (PC: AFP)
