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
Egypt coach offers support for Iranian team before crucial World Cup match
Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA's 'respect and fair play' rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle.
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26.06.2026
US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game
Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.
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23.06.2026
Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.
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23.06.2026
Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first World Cup win
Salah led Egypt to their first victory in the country's 92-year tournament history against New Zealand.
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22.06.2026
Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver
Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
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22.06.2026
Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group game
Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead, before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.
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16.06.2026
Belgium v Egypt live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
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15.06.2026
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ‘ceasefire’ talks
At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.
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07.06.2026
Egypt’s new monorail offers a modern ride, but Cairo is still not convinced
Cairo's East Nile monorail opened to passengers this month as a flagship of Egypt's infrastructure ambitions.
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01.06.2026