Hossam Hassan chasing historic dream with Egypt

Hossam Hassan stands on the edge of history as he prepares to guide Egypt in a decisive World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso tomorrow in Cairo.

A victory would secure Egypt’s ticket to the 2026 World Cup, marking their fourth appearance on football’s biggest stage after 1934, 1990, and 2018.

Since taking charge in March 2024, Hassan has transformed the Pharaohs. Egypt has gone unbeaten, collecting 19 points from seven games with six wins and a draw. The former striker has built belief in a team eager to write a new chapter. For Hassan, the stakes are deeply personal. Should Egypt qualify, he would become the first figure in Egyptian football to appear at the World Cup as both a player and a coach.

Hassan was part of the 1990 squad that returned to the global stage after 56 years and played a role in the famous penalty against the Netherlands. Now, from the touchline, he aims to deliver another historic moment. Success tomorrow could be the crowning step in a remarkable journey.