What happened?

The Egypt national team is preparing to face Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Hossam Hassan, the technical director of the Egypt national team, sent several strong messages before the match against Argentina.

Hossam Hassan's messages

Hossam Hassan emphasized that football represents his entire life's path, stating that his first ambition is to see his national team perform honorably and develop its level to delight the Egyptian and Arab fans. He added that the team has extensive experience as the World Cup holder, but he stressed that football does not know impossibilities.

What comes next?

Egypt is living through critical moments after drawing 1-1 with Belgium on June 15, 2026, and the team needs a win against Argentina to improve its chances of qualifying for the next round. Hossam Hassan pointed out that the team conducted a detailed analysis of Argentina's performance and identified some gaps that can be exploited.

Humanitarian message

Hossam Hassan emphasized that the absence of feeling for the suffering of the Palestinian people is a diminishment of humanity, stressing that any individual in the world, regardless of their nationality or origin, should be affected by the devastating events that our people in Palestine are experiencing. Egypt is preparing to face Argentina on July 7, 2026, and the team needs the support of the Egyptian and Arab fans to achieve victory. The team's recent form has been 0W-3D-2L, with their last result being a 1-1 draw with Belgium on June 15, 2026