World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan cements his place in Egypt’s football history | OneFootball

World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan cements his place in Egypt’s football history

Hossam Hassan further cements his legendary status. The man who sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup by scoring the decisive goal against Algeria has now led the Pharaohs to qualification for the 2026 World Cup… this time as head coach.

On Wednesday, Egypt cruised to a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, clinching the top spot in Group A with 23 points—five ahead of Burkina Faso. Since taking the reins in February 2024, Hossam Hassan has managed the team for 15 matches: 10 wins, 4 draws, and just a single friendly defeat.

With this qualification, he becomes the first Egyptian to reach the World Cup both as a player and as a coach—an achievement that solidifies his status as a true icon of Egyptian and African football.