What did the Pharaohs’ competitors say about the World Cup draw? Fiery statements and early messages
The draw for the 2026 World Cup sparked strong reactions from the coaches of the Group Seven teams, which includes Egypt, Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, as each of them spoke about their ambitions and vision for the awaited confrontations.
Darren Bazeley, coach of the New Zealand national team, admitted that his group in the World Cup was not easy at all, stressing that the teams of Egypt, Belgium and Iran were performing at strong levels, but he believed that the draw could have been More difficult.
He said: “Yes, the confrontations are difficult, but victory is possible.”
As for the French coach Rudi Garcia, the coach of the Belgium national team, he focused on the logistical aspect of the World Cup, stressing the need to decide the lead early to reduce the large movements between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Garcia said in press statements: “It is an interesting draw. There is the Egyptian team that includes Mohamed Salah, and I have previously mentioned it.” He trained in Rome.
He added: “Iran and New Zealand are two teams we know less about, but we will study all the opponents well and start preparing for the tournament from now.”
The statements of the Pharaohs’ opponents reveal a full awareness of the difficulty of the group, and at the same time a clear desire to prepare seriously, whether from a technical or organizational standpoint.
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