Egypt national football team manager Ibrahim Hassan has issued a strong warning to his players not to protest any refereeing decisions in the remaining matches of the 2026 World Cup in North America. This warning came as the team prepares to face New Zealand on Monday in the second round of the group stage. Hassan emphasized the importance of adhering to the new refereeing regulations implemented by FIFA, including the ban on placing hands on the mouth while speaking to referees or opponents, to avoid receiving unnecessary red cards that could affect the team's progress. The tournament has already seen its first historic sending-off due to this new law, which was given to Paraguayan player Miguel Almiron during his team's match against Turkey for placing his hand on his mouth while speaking. Egypt is seeking its first group stage win to boost its chances of advancing to the next round, after drawing 1-1 with Belgium in the first round. Hassan is determined to motivate his players to win against New Zealand, which would have a significant impact on the team's morale. He also plans to strengthen the defense and offense to achieve positive results in the tournament. With a strong team spirit and a solid strategy, Egypt national football team is ready to face the challenges of the World Cup.