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Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome

Egyptian Streets

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July 11, 2026

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Egypt’s national football team returned home to a warm reception from supporters on Friday, 10 July, following its historic FIFA World Cup campaign, with thousands of fans gathering at El Alamein International Airport to celebrate their achievements on the global stage. The celebrations were marked by an emotional moment during the official reception ceremony when Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan raised the Palestinian flag, drawing cheers from sections of the crowd. The gesture reflected the veteran coach’s continued public expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Supporters waving Egyptian flags and chanting patriotic songs lined the airport and surrounding streets to welcome the players and coaching staff after the team’s best-ever World Cup performance. Egypt reached the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history, earning widespread praise despite its dramatic elimination from the tournament. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is expected to greet the national team and its technical and administrative staff in recognition of their historic World Cup run. The Egyptian team recorded their first-ever World Cup victory with a 3-1 win over New Zealand, reached the knockout stage for the first time, and thenContinue reading Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome The post Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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Egypt Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

How Israel’s press reacted to Hossam Hassan’s Palestine tribute

The lifting of the Palestinian flag by Egypt’s national team manager, Hossam Hassan, and his dedication of the victory to the Palestinian people, has sparked a wave of anger across Israeli media circles. The media viewed this move as a direct political challenge that transcends the boundaries of sports. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the The post How Israel’s press reacted to Hossam Hassan’s Palestine tribute appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Egypt’s Coach Walked Onto the Dallas Pitch With Two Flags. Gaza Heard the Prayer.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan carried Palestinian and Egyptian flags onto the Dallas pitch after Egypt's first World Cup knockout win, dedicating the victory to Palestine. In Gaza, thousands emerged from tents and bombed buildings to celebrate, as Hassan prayed for their martyrs.

Haaretz

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· Jul 7, 2026

After flag gesture, Egypt team's coach urges: 'Let the Palestinian people live'

'Let the Palestinian people live,' Hossam Hassan told reporters, adding that people who have no empathy for Palestinian civilians 'have lost part of their humanity.' Hassan waved the Palestinian flag after Egypt eliminated Australia in a Dallas match last week

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gaza mourns World Cup aid worker killed by Israel

Gazans turned out in large numbers to pay their respects to a senior Palestinian member of Egypt’s main aid organisation who set up World Cup screenings in the shattered enclave and was killed by an Israeli air strike on a taxi he was in this week. The strike killed Mohammad al-Waheidi on the eve of [] The post Gaza mourns World Cup aid worker killed by Israel appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Egypt World Cup team return home to hero's welcome after historic run

Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup. Hundreds of fans followed the open-top bus parade as coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia, coach dedicates historic victory to Palestinians

* Hossam Hassan waves Palestinian flag after Pharaohs reach Round of 16 for first time Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan celebrated his country’s historic qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by carrying the Palestinian flag onto the pitch and dedicating the victory to both the Egyptian and Palestinian people. [] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia, coach dedicates historic victory to Palestinians appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome": Egypt Independent — How Israel’s press reacted to Hossam Hassan’s Palestine tribute. The Eastern Herald — Egypt’s Coach Walked Onto the Dallas Pitch With Two Flags. Gaza Heard the Prayer.. Haaretz — After flag gesture, Egypt team's coach urges: 'Let the Palestinian people live'. Egyptian Gazette — Gaza mourns World Cup aid worker killed by Israel. Al Jazeera English — Egypt World Cup team return home to hero's welcome after historic run. Muslim News Nigeria — FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia, coach dedicates historic victory to Palestinians