Hossam Hassan Urged to Embrace Challenge Ahead of Belgium Clash in World Cup 2026

Former Egyptian football star Diaa El-Sayed has shared crucial advice with Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national football team, ahead of their upcoming match against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup commenced on Thursday with a match between Mexico and South Africa, and it is set to conclude on July 19. Egypt finds itself in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand, starting its journey in this global tournament against the Belgian side.

In an exclusive statement to Al-Aweek, Diaa El-Sayed emphasized, “Hossam, we have always supported you. Whenever you are in the World Cup, you stand among the greats. There is no room for fear; be strong, and we are here backing you.”.

El-Sayed expressed confidence in Egypt’s potential performance, stating, “I believe that Egypt can advance to the knockout stages and possibly beyond. This edition presents a significant opportunity for us to showcase a tournament worthy of Egypt’s name.”.

Regarding potential champions of the tournament, he mentioned, “I see Spain, Argentina, France, and Portugal as strong contenders for the title; however, there could be surprises in this World Cup.”.

Upcoming Matches for Egypt in the 2026 World Cup:.

• Belgium vs. Egypt: June 15, 2026, at 10 PM Cairo time in Los Angeles.
• New Zealand vs. Egypt: June 21, 2026, at 4 AM Cairo time on June 22 in Vancouver.
• Egypt vs. Iran: June 26, 2026, at 6 AM Cairo time on June 27 in Seattle.