Official: Hossam Hassan dismissed from coaching the Egyptian national team

The Egyptian Football Association announced the dismissal of national team head coach Hossam Hassan and the appointment of Ali Maher as his replacement, in a surprising decision after renewing his contract until 2030 following the 2026 World Cup.

The Egyptian Football Association announced on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, the dismissal of the head coach of the first national team, Hossam Hassan, and the appointment of Ali Maher, the head coach of Ceramica Cleopatra, as his replacement. The decision came as a surprise, as the association had renewed Hossam Hassan's contract until 2030 after the results of the 2026 World Cup. The association issued an official statement saying that the board of directors met on Saturday morning and studied 'all the circumstances and events that occurred during the past period and the resulting repercussions and negative impact on the positive image and stability of our national team.' The board decided to thank Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff based on the contract terms, wishing him success in his future career. It also tasked Ali Maher with assuming the duties of head coach in the upcoming period and presenting his vision for forming the technical staff. The association called on fans to continue supporting the national team and rally around it during this important phase.