Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Hundreds of fans gathered in Egypt to welcome home their national football team following their best-ever performance at the 2026 World Cup. The team was eliminated in the round of 16 after a close match against Argentina.
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Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The players are expected to meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday, who on social media thanked the team for its 'honourable performance' [AP Photo] By AFP Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt’s national football team after the country’s best performance at a World Cup, which ended this time with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina.
A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the airport in el-Alamein on Friday, where the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade through the coastal city.
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