Hossam Hassan celebrated with Egypt's players after the 1-1 draw with Iran secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, a historic achievement for Egyptian football in the finals.
The Egyptian coach showed clear pride in his players' spirit after a tense match in Seattle, where the team had to withstand late Iranian pressure and a VAR-disallowed goal.
Egypt advanced unbeaten from Group G after drawing with Belgium, beating New Zealand and then drawing with Iran, collecting five points and finishing second on goal difference.
Despite the celebrations, the technical staff are awaiting medical checks on several players, including Mohamed Salah and Ahmed Fatouh, before the Round of 32 match against Australia.