Hossam Hassan Highlights Egypt’s Gains After Friendly Against Brazil Ahead of World Cup

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national football team, emphasized that facing Brazil was a crucial part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup. He noted that the coaching staff aimed for a positive result against one of the world’s strongest teams.

During the press conference following the friendly match against Brazil, Hassan stated that playing against teams of Brazil’s caliber serves as a true test for the players and helps enhance their technical and physical readiness ahead of the World Cup.

The coach highlighted Mustafa Ziko as one of the significant gains for the national team in recent times, asserting that he possesses great potential and has a promising future with the Pharaohs. He added that the team has previously benefited from new talents such as Islam Issa and Mohamed Hamdi, as part of an ongoing strategy to seek out the best players capable of representing Egypt.

Hassan mentioned that the coaching staff is selecting players who best meet the national team’s needs at each stage, reiterating that competition remains open for all talented players to prove their worthiness for inclusion in the squad.

He also praised goalkeeper Mustafa Shobeir, describing him as a keeper with significant abilities. His inclusion in the team aligns with the coaching staff’s vision to build a strong squad representing Egypt’s football future in the coming years.

Regarding Mohamed Salah, Hassan explained that the captain underwent a rehabilitation program coordinated with his club before rejoining the national team. He indicated that Salah is now ready to participate and play matches normally.

The head coach also discussed young striker Hamza Abdel Kareem, emphasizing that he is a promising talent with good capabilities. The coaching staff is working on providing him with necessary experiences through exposure to competitive matches to help develop his skills in the upcoming period.

Hossam Hassan concluded his statements by reaffirming that the national team is following a comprehensive preparation plan aimed at achieving optimal readiness before entering World Cup 2026 competitions while continuing to monitor and develop young talents to strengthen the team moving forward.