Zamalek and Egypt national team defender Hossam Abdel Majeed revealed new secrets and behind-the-scenes details regarding his participation with the Pharaohs in the 2026 World Cup.
Abdel Majeed took part in the Egyptian national team's historic journey in the World Cup, which ended in the round of 16.
Hossam Abdel Majeed was a guest on MBC Egypt channel.
The following statements were made by Hossam Abdel Majeed:
"Playing in Europe is easy but requires the right mentality"
"Our problem in Egypt is that we don't go abroad for professional careers early enough; here, a player is 24 or 25 years old and we still call him a youngster."
"Our level at the World Cup was better than at the Africa Cup of Nations because we had adapted to each other as players and also to the technical staff"
"We can achieve even better in the upcoming editions of the World Cup; exiting in the round of 16 is not the end but the beginning of what is to come"
"What distinguishes the Egyptian national team is that all the players 'love each other'."
"The moment of taking the penalty kick against Australia? I asked to take it and there was confidence from Hossam Hassan; before executing it, the whole season's tape was playing in front of me, and I kept saying I have to score the ball, and I took off my shirt from the pressure at that moment."
"Lack of luck and player fatigue may have been the reason Argentina scored 3 goals in the final minutes, but all the players gave what they had."
"Mustafa Shobier had a great tournament and may God reward him in the coming period."
"I've loved Messi so much since I was young, and when he used to lose I would cry, and in truth he didn't do us any wrong in the match against Argentina."
"We felt some errors from the referee against Argentina and decisions were awarded against us that were incorrect."
