Egypt fire World Cup coach Hassan over personal issues
His departure follows a media ban linked to a legal dispute involving his former wife and growing tensions around the national team.
The Egyptian Football Association has terminated the contract of national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over his image and the stability of the Egyptian squad. This decision follows a series of controversies surrounding Hassan, which have strained the team's reputation. Ali Maher, currently managing club side Ceramica Cleopatra, has been named his replacement.
Hassan's personal issues have reportedly created significant tension within the national team. Just three days ago, Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation had banned Hassan from appearing on media platforms due to a private matter involving his ex-wife, Dina Mostafa. Lawyers representing Hassan had filed a complaint against Mostafa for forgery of official documents and bigamy, both of which were denied by her representatives.
Hassan's tenure as coach began in March 2024, leading Egypt to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, their best-ever performance. His leadership also guided Egypt to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations and a fourth-place finish. Prior to his dismissal, former Egypt striker Mido had expressed concerns about the situation becoming "out of control" and called for intervention from officials.
Maher is set to take charge of the team ahead of their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi on November 13 and 17.
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