Summary
- Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over Australia to the Palestinian people after Egypt reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
- Speaking after the match, Hassan said he prayed for the Palestinian people asking God to grant them victory and have mercy on those who had lost their lives.
- Following the victory, Hassan was seen carrying both the Egyptian and Palestinian flags on the pitch while the players celebrated by performing a collective prostration of thanks.
Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over Australia to the Palestinian people after Egypt reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
The match ended 1-1 after regular and extra time before Egypt secured a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout. Hossam Abdelmagid converted the decisive penalty while Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their spot-kicks.
Speaking after the match, Hassan said he prayed for the Palestinian people asking God to grant them victory and have mercy on those who had lost their lives. He added that the win was dedicated to both the Egyptian people and their Palestinian brothers.
Following the victory, Hassan was seen carrying both the Egyptian and Palestinian flags on the pitch while the players celebrated by performing a collective prostration of thanks.
The victory was also celebrated in Gaza where videos shared on social media showed Palestinians watching the match in bomb-damaged areas and temporary shelters before celebrating Egypt’s historic triumph.
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