Yasser Ibrahim said Egypt are ready for their opening match against Belgium, as the defender prepares for his first World Cup appearance.
Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim said the national team fear no opponent and are ready to face Belgium in their opening Group G match at the FIFA World Cup.
Ibrahim said Egypt respect Belgium but will enter the match with confidence. He said the squad is focused on starting the tournament with a strong result.
The defender said playing at the World Cup had been a childhood dream and described his selection in the squad as an honour.
He credited head coach Hossam Hassan with keeping the squad focused. He said Hassan regularly speaks to the players about his own experience with Egypt at the 1990 World Cup.
The Pharaohs are in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran. The team will open against Belgium before facing New Zealand and then Iran.
The two sides are set to face each other on June 15 in Seattle. The match will kick off at 10 p.m. Cairo time.