Makram Daboub

Managerial career

Despite gaining only 8 points in a group that seemed within their grasp, Palestine managed to advance to the third and crucial stage of qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals. During the recent game, where the result did not impact the standings, the team suffered a 5–0 defeat against Australia. The calls from Palestinian fans intensified, calling for the replacement of Daboub with a more experienced coach to guide the team in the upcoming matches. A lot rumor runs behind the curtains and then comes an impressive draw (1-1) against South Korea. Despite this last result, on December 3rd, 2024, Daboub, who was in charge since April 2021 (30 games: 12w-8d-13l), must leave the seat in favor of Ihad Abou Jazar who was until this date the manager of the Palestinian U23 selection.