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.
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.
Egypt continued their good form at the FIFA World Cup with a victory on penalties over Australia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter at Dallas Stadium on Friday.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said he will make a late decision on whether Mohamed Salah starts Friday's FIFA World Cup last-32 meeting with Australia, insisting he will not take any risks with his captain's fitness.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has moved to ease concerns over Mohamed Salah's fitness after the captain was forced off during the 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, saying the forward will be assessed.
The final round of Group G fixtures delivered drama, goals and qualification milestones, with Egypt sealing a historic place in the Round of 32 alongside group winners Belgium, as both sides advanced on a tense final day.