World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan cements his place in Egyptian 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 recorded a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, taking first place in Group A with 23 points, five ahead of Burkina Faso. Since taking the reins in February 2024, Hossam Hassan has led the team for 15 games: 10 wins, 4 draws and only one friendly loss.
Egypt has booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its 3-0 victory over Djibouti.
Hossam Hassan, who represented them at the world event as a player, now leads them as a coach. 🇪🇬⚽️#FIFAWCQpic.twitter.com/9MsLKPaQJA– Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) October 8, 2025
With this qualification, he becomes the first Egyptian to reach the World Cup as a player and as a coach, an achievement that solidifies his status as a true icon of Egyptian and African football.
🚨 History in the making! 🇪🇬
Coach Hossam Hassan is on the brink of a historic milestone!
If Egypt qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, they will become the first Egyptian to reach the World Cup as a player and as a coach. 🏆⚽️
A legendary career continues to inspire! 💪… pic.twitter.com/SFmzC5RNit– Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 8, 2025