Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
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10.07.2026
Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.
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10.07.2026
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
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10.07.2026
Gaza artists honour Egypt coach Hossam Hassan with sand portrait
Artists in Gaza have created a sand portrait of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
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09.07.2026
FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game
Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.
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09.07.2026
Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt
An Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his team’s Round of 16 match against Egypt.
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08.07.2026
Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup
Proud Egyptians celebrate their team's historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.
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08.07.2026
VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.
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08.07.2026
Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle
A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.
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08.07.2026
Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
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08.07.2026
Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says
'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.
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08.07.2026
What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
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07.07.2026
Egypt and Morocco fans celebrate World Cup wins by singing for Palestine
Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone.
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05.07.2026
Watch World Cup Day 23: Argentina and Egypt survive thrillers to advance
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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04.07.2026
Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates
Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
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04.07.2026
Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.
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04.07.2026
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
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04.07.2026
Joy, disappointment, protests: A view from Egypt-Iran World Cup tie
Egyptians hail historic qualification as Iranians voice appreciation to Team Melli who may still make it to next round.
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27.06.2026
Watch World Cup Day 16: Spain, Egypt, Cape Verde advance to Round of 32
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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27.06.2026
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
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27.06.2026