Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Summary
Egypt’s national football team returned home to a large, joyful welcome after reaching the last 16 in the World Cup for the first time. Fans celebrated their team’s performance despite a close loss to Argentina, the defending champions.Key Facts
- Egypt achieved their first World Cup win at the 2026 tournament.
- They reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.
- Egypt nearly upset Argentina, leading 2-0 before Argentina won 3-2 in the final minutes.
- Hundreds of fans greeted the team in el-Alamein with flags, songs, and a parade.
- The team captain, Mohamed Salah, called this World Cup run a "new beginning" for Egyptian football.
- Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan displayed a Palestinian flag during the tournament to show support for Gaza.
- The Egyptian Football Association filed a complaint about refereeing decisions in the Argentina match.
- The team is expected to meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who praised their performance.
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