BEIRUT: Shortly after Egypt made history by reaching a World Cup 16th round for first time by beating Australia, their coach celebrated the victory by waving a Palestinian flag. Hossam Hassan’s players had just won their Round of 32 match against Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium on Friday when he carried a Palestinian flag and headed to one of the corners to celebrate the historic win. Videos of Hassan celebrating while carrying the flags of Palestine and Egypt went viral. “My heart and soul are with the good people of Palestine. I thank them very much for being happy for us.
Egypt coach dedicates historic World Cup win to ‘good people’ of Palestine
Videos of Hossam Hassan celebrating with Palestinian and Egyptian flags go viral across social media
‘I dedicate this win to the people of Egypt and the people of Palestine,’ Hassan says
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July 04, 2026 18:23
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