Egypt's first World Cup win puts spotlight on style of fiery coach Hossam Hassan (opens original article in a new tab)

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan guided the Pharaohs to their first World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand, marking a turnaround from initial skepticism about his coaching abilities.

• Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan led the Pharaohs to their first World Cup win with a 3-1 victory against New Zealand
• Hassan's motivational tactics include appeals to patriotism and bold player selections like substituting Mohamed Salah with 18-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim
• Hassan's leadership has transformed him into a national hero after initial doubts about his coaching abilities
• Egypt now leads Group G with four points, increasing their chances of advancing to the World Cup knockout stage