Egypt receives special substitution at World Cup due to head injury protocol
During the Egypt vs. New Zealand match in the 2026 World Cup, a sixth substitution was implemented according to FIFA's adopted head injury protocol, during the game which Egypt won 3-1. Defender Hossam Abdel Meguid was brought on in the 84th minute replacing Mohamed, an exceptional procedure allowing for an additional substitution in cases of head injuries.
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