Cairo, July 9 -- The Egypt Football Association on Wednesday announced the extension of national men's side head coach Hossam Hassan's contract after a solid outing in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

The Mohamed Salah-led side, playing only their fourth World Cup and their first one since 2018, secured a round of 16 finish. They bowed out of the tournament after almost shocking the entire football world, leading Argentina 2-0 in the pre-quarterfinals before the defending champions exposed the gulf of big-match experience and class with a three-goal comeback within 13 minutes to snatch the win and the quarterfinal spot from the jaws of defeat.

Speaking in a statement as quoted by Reuters, EFA said, "EFA President Hany Abo Rida announced that...