Jalal Hassan News: Struggles in loss

Hassan had two saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 loss against Norway.

Hassan struggled in his 2026 World Cup opener, committing a significant error and allowing three goals from inside the box during a 4-1 loss to Norway, with the final goal resulting from a defensive mishap. Despite his tenure with the national team dating back to 2012, the keeper is inexperienced on the international stage, particularly when struggling to control the ball in his own box. He faces a difficult task on Monday against tournament favorites France, who opened their group stage with a 3-1 victory over Senegal.