Egypt’s coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
Hassan dedicated Egypt’s 4-2 penalty win to Palestinians and said he was thinking of Gaza residents after the team reached the Round of 16.
- On Friday, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at Dallas Stadium, securing Egypt's first-ever FIFA World Cup Round of 16 appearance.
- Hassan dedicated the triumph to the Palestinian and Egyptian people, declaring, "My heart and soul are with them," while praying for those killed in the conflict that began on October 7, 2023.
- Videos showed fans in the Gaza Strip watching the match among ruins and tent camps; journalist Taher Nahed wrote that thousands emerged to celebrate, calling it a rare moment of joy.
- FIFA confirmed that displaying the Palestinian flag is permitted at the tournament, as it represents one of the 211 FIFA Member Associations, indicating no disciplinary action will be taken against Hassan.
- Egypt will now face reigning world champion Argentina in the Round of 16, with global attention intensifying on both the team's performance and Hassan's solidarity gesture ahead of this pivotal matchup.
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Egypt’s head coach asked Allah to grant the Palestinians ‘victory’ — presumably over Israel — after his team’s win against Australia, which occurred following a dramatic penalty shootout. By World Israel News Staff The national soccer teams of Morocco and Egypt displayed Palestinian flags and dedicated their recent World Cup wins to the Palestinian people, despite FIFA’s longstanding restrictions on political messaging during its tournaments. On…
"My heart and soul are with them," the Egyptian said in an interview after the match, which his team won 4-2 on penalties. The score was 1-1 after 90 minutes of regulation time and extra time. A video posted online shows the coach walking around the pitch after the final whistle with a Palestinian flag, while a group of fans in the stands chant: "Free Palestine, free Palestine." Hassan is not known to be religious or affiliated with any politica…
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