Egypt coach targets victory over Iran, vows not to disappoint fans

Egypt's national football team is solely focused on securing a victory against Iran in their decisive FIFA World Cup Group G clash, according to head coach Hossam Hassan.

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Every World Cup match is difficult, and every opponent is strong. Our only objective is to beat Iran and secure a place in the next round.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Hassan acknowledged Iran as a formidable opponent, currently ranked 21st in the FIFA world rankings. However, he stressed that the Egyptian coaching staff and players hold great respect for the Asian side and are concentrating entirely on winning to advance to the next round. "Every World Cup match is difficult, and every opponent is strong. Our only objective is to beat Iran and secure a place in the next round," Hassan stated.

Hassan expressed confidence in his squad, emphasizing that success hinges on teamwork rather than individual brilliance, despite praising captain Mohamed Salah as an exceptional player. He highlighted the players' determination and thorough preparation as key to their positive results so far. "The players’ determination and our thorough preparation for every match have been the driving force behind our positive results at the World Cup so far," he said.

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The players’ determination and our thorough preparation for every match have been the driving force behind our positive results at the World Cup so far.

The coach concluded by thanking the Egyptian fans for their unwavering support, promising that the team would continue to give their utmost effort. "We will never let you down, and we will spare no effort in any match," Hassan pledged. Egypt currently leads Group G with four points, following a draw against Belgium and a win over New Zealand.

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We will never let you down, and we will spare no effort in any match.