Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan raises a Palestinian flag on the pitch after Egypt’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 win over Australia. All reports describe the gesture as a dedication of the victory to Palestinian people. After the match in Dallas, the game finishes 1-1 after extra time and is decided on penalties, with Egypt winning the shootout 4-2. The win gives Egypt a first-ever advancement to the knockout stage and, specifically, their first-ever entry into the Round of 16 at the tournament. Following the result, Hassan makes remarks in post-match media and celebrations that are widely shared online, including expressions of support for Palestinians; one outlet also reports that he prays for “martyrs.” The Times of India adds that Egypt’s next opponents in the Round of 16 will be Argentina or Cape Verde, while other accounts frame the qualification and the flag tribute as the central takeaways from the night. No reports conflict on the core match outcome or the flag-raising tribute.