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Egypt Hopes to Continue Rise of African Football with First-Ever World Cup Win Against New Zealand
Hossam Hassan said Egypt’s 26-player camp is united as Mohamed Salah trains ahead of the World Cup Group G match with New Zealand.
- On Sunday, Egypt faces New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver, seeking their first World Cup win to seize control of Group G after drawing 1-1 against Belgium last Monday.
- Coach Hossam Hassan dismissed rumors of unrest involving Mohamed Salah after substituting the 34-year-old captain in the 76th minute of Monday's draw against Belgium.
- "Salah is an important player," Hassan told reporters on Sunday, emphasizing his professional relationship with all 26 squad members and dismissing "rumours" of conflict.
- Relying on 1.91m forward Chris Wood, New Zealand seeks a maiden World Cup victory after their 2-2 tie with Iran, potentially prompting Hassan to field defender Hossam Abdelmaguid.
- Both nations target their first-ever World Cup victory to boost Group G knockout stage prospects, with the Egyptians hoping to showcase their historic African footballing tradition.
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Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday. A win would mark their first World Cup victory and strengthen their position for the knockout round.
·New York, United States
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Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan has rejected rumors about an alleged displeasure with his star Mohamed Salah! The 34-year-old is a "great player who helps his teammates, is very disciplined and a role model. And whether he's standing in the starting team or being replaced – that's fine. That's his role as a player," Hassan said before the second World Cup group game on Monday (3am CEST) in Vancouver against New Zealand. "...and they trust me!"Egypt'…
·Vienna, Austria
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right4Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 43% Center
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- 44% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
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C 43%
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