Video: Vingada tells Koora (2/1) that Portugal's achievement inspires Egypt at the World Cup and names the strongest Arab side

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The new World Cup format is flawed, and France have the strongest group.

Arab sides will likely exit before the quarter-finals—a familiar headache for Egypt.

Algeria may struggle against Jordan, yet I would not be surprised if both sides advance.

The ideal national coach for the Pharaohs remains a hot-button issue, and fans will inevitably quibble over three squad spots.

Hossam El-Badry is a legend at Al Ahly, and Zizo will shine next season.

With experience spanning 12 countries and multiple coaching schools, Portuguese mentor Nelo Vingada remains one of the most influential figures to have shaped Arab football, whether by guiding Zamalek to an historic unbeaten Egyptian league title or lifting the 1996 Asian Cup with Saudi Arabia, as well as his major successes with the Portugal youth team, with whom he won the World Cup twice.

In the first part of his exclusive interview with Koora, the 73-year-old Vingada draws on his wealth of experience to discuss his time in Egyptian football and his vision for the future of Arab national teams at the 2026 World Cup.

The former technical director of the Egyptian Football Association also gives his take on the Pharaohs' prospects under Hossam Hassan, reviews the national coach's record, and recounts the behind-the-scenes story of Carlos Queiroz's appointment in 2021.

The veteran coach, who has also led the Jordan national team and Morocco's Wydad, outlines his vision for Arab football, tips the Arab side best placed to shine at the World Cup, and shares his thoughts on Hossam El-Badry's potential return to Al Ahly, the race in the Egyptian Premier League, and the future of Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" after recent controversies. following recent controversy. Here is the first part of the interview:

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