FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt coach says anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinian people is ‘not human’

Egypt's national football coach Hossam Hassan used a press conference ahead of a World Cup match against Argentina to speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He emphasized the importance of human empathy and respect for life, while FIFA confirmed that displaying the Palestinian flag is permitted during the tournament.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan broke away from discussing his team's upcoming World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina to give an impassioned monologue about the plight of the Palestinian people.
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