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Egypt Coach Waves Palestinian Flag After 4-2 Penalty Win Over Australia
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup round of 32 on July 3, 2026. Coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag and dedicated the result to both nations.
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Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the round of 32 World Cup match on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. The result marked Egypt's first appearance in the elimination round of the tournament. Coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after the match.
" as Hassan walked across the field with the flag. " @Independent reported that the display occurred amid the war in Gaza that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel’s retaliation has resulted in 73,066 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
FIFA stated that displaying the Palestinian flag is permitted at the World Cup and that no action would be taken against Hassan. The governing body said flags representing all 211 FIFA Member Associations are permitted at its tournaments. Hassan is not known for religious or political affiliations.
He played as a street footballer in the 1980s and 1990s. Egypt appeared in its fourth World Cup overall.
