Athletistic / Football. Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria has become the new coach of the Egyptian national team. The appointment of a specialist was reported by the press service of the country’s Football Federation.

Vitoria will spend the entire 2026 World Cup qualifying round with the team. He signed a four-year contract. For the first time in his career, the Portuguese will work with the national team, before that he managed the clubs.

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Previously, Vitoria was the head coach of Spartak Moscow. The Portuguese managed the Russian club before the start of last season but left this winter. Under Vitoria’s management, Spartak left the Europa League group from 1st place. In the Russian championship, the team took 9th place in the standings.