A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt’s World Cup run meets Argentina
Summary
Egypt’s national soccer team played against Argentina in the round-of-16 match of the 2026 World Cup. Despite losing 2-3, millions of Egyptians celebrated Egypt’s best-ever World Cup performance, including their first win in the tournament and advancement to the knockout stage.Key Facts
- Egypt faced Argentina in the round-of-16 match of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.
- Egypt lost the match 2-3 to Argentina, the defending champion.
- Egypt reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in history.
- They advanced by securing second place in Group G behind Belgium.
- Egypt won their first World Cup game with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand.
- The Egyptian team’s star player is Mohamed Salah.
- Soccer fans in Egypt gathered in coffee houses and public places to watch the match together.
- The 2026 World Cup was Egypt’s fourth appearance in the tournament.
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