Egypt coach offers support for Iranian team before crucial World Cup match
Summary
Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan expressed respect for all teams at the FIFA World Cup and called for fair treatment of Iran amid criticism of US travel restrictions. Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei said the rules have hurt his team’s preparation but promised to overcome the challenges before their important match against Egypt.Key Facts
- Egypt’s coach emphasized that all World Cup teams deserve respect and fair treatment.
- Iran faced strict US travel rules, arriving just one day before matches and leaving soon after.
- US officials allowed Iran to arrive two days early for the game against Egypt in Seattle.
- Iran’s coach said the team was deprived of the right to arrive earlier for previous games.
- Both coaches expressed mutual respect for each other’s teams and ancient cultures.
- Iran’s coach warned Egypt’s star player Mohamed Salah will not be the only focus.
- Egypt leads the group with 4 points; Iran and Belgium have 2 points each; New Zealand has 1.
- A draw would be enough for Egypt to qualify for the knockout stage but they aim for a win.
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