Hossam Hassan: Egypt Deserved Victory Against Belgium in World Cup Opener

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, expressed satisfaction with his players’ performance despite a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He emphasized that the team was close to securing a victory.

In comments made after the match, Hossam Hassan acknowledged Belgium as one of the top teams globally, boasting a roster filled with experienced players. However, he asserted that Egypt was the more dangerous side during the game and deserved a better result.

The coach noted that his team delivered a strong performance and successfully imposed their style on the match. He also pointed out that there was a penalty not awarded to Egypt that could have altered the outcome.

Hossam Hassan indicated that he would quickly move past the match against Belgium to focus on the upcoming two group stage matches, aiming for qualification to the knockout stage of the tournament.

He thanked his players for their significant effort despite challenging conditions and high temperatures, while also praising the support from fans during the match.