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Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag after historic FIFA World Cup win
Published 4 July 2026 ยท sports
Egypt's historic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Australia was marked by an emotional tribute from coach Hossam Hassan, who raised the Palestinian
Egypt's historic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Australia was marked by an emotional tribute from coach Hossam Hassan, who raised the Palestinian flag and dedicated the win to both nations. The Pharaohs secured their first-ever knockout stage advancement via a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. They now face Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 7:29 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 12:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Egypt's historic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Australia was marked by an emotional tribute from coach Hossam Hassan, who raised the Palestinian flag and dedicated the win to both nations.
The Pharaohs secured their first-ever knockout stage advancement via a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
They now face Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16.