Egypt faces hurdles in renewing coach Hossam Hassan’s contract after he demanded a monthly salary of 5 million EGP, as revealed by media figure Amir Hesham. The standoff persists despite Hassan’s success in leading the Pharaohs to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, where Egypt currently sits 2nd in the group with 5 points from 3 games (1W-2D-0L), their last result a 3-2 loss to Argentina on July 7, 2026.
Why is Hossam Hassan demanding this salary?
Amir Hesham argues Hassan deserves a strong contract after his achievements, noting that foreign coaches have historically earned higher wages. He also questioned why a committee was formed for negotiations instead of Egyptian FA president Hany Abou Rida meeting the coach directly to finalize the deal.
What are the proposed salaries for the technical staff?
The source outlined preliminary salary increases for the technical team: Ibrahim Hassan (team manager) at 1.5M EGP/month, Tarek El-Sayed at 350K EGP, Mohamed Abdelwahed at 250K EGP, and Saafan El-Saghir at 200K EGP. Hassan’s salary remains under discussion.
What’s next for Egypt?
Hassan is currently on vacation in the North Coast, with a meeting scheduled with FA officials upon his return to finalize negotiations. Egypt’s strong World Cup 2026 form continues, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded (+2 GD) in 3 matches, and a recent record of 1W-3D-1L (LDDWD) in their last five games.
