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Hossam Hassan

Hassan: Egypt respects Messi and Argentina, but Africa’s dream comes first

Ahead of the Egyptian national team’s most important game in this 2026 FIFA World Cup today, the Pharaohs' head coach Hossam Hassan says they are drawing their strength from the two international friendlies they played against Spain and Brazil before the tournament.

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Egypt coach wants team to maintain identity in World Cup clash against Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan insists his team will look to maintain their identity when they take on defending champions Argentina in their World Cup last-16 clash in Atlanta.

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Salah savours historic World Cup and relishes date with Messi

Egyptian national team captain Mo Salah has described the Pharaohs World Cup run as incredible, and now looks forward to another showdown with the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi and his Argentina team.

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Late own goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset in World Cup thriller

Defending champions Argentina survived a major FIFA World Cup scare after a 111th-minute own goal from Diney Borges secured a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash in Miami.

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Lionel Messi could start as Scaloni warns against underestimating Cape Verde

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said his side will not underestimate Cape Verde when the reigning world champions face the tournament debutants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday.

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Cape Verde target 2026 World Cup upset over Argentina

Cape Verde insist they will not be intimidated by defending World Cup champions Argentina as they prepare for the biggest match in the nation's football history.

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