The Egyptian national football team poses for a picture before the game against Australia on July 3, 2026- The photo courtesy of the national team's X page
CAIRO - 9 July 2026: The Egyptian national team delegation will arrive at New Alamein Airport at 10 AM next Friday, where they will be received by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
National carrier EgyptAir dispatched a dedicated charter flight to Atlanta, Georgia, to bring home the Egyptian national football team following their historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the airline announced.
Flight MS3009/10, operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed Cairo International Airport on Wednesday morning bound directly for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The return flight carrying the national squad is scheduled to touch down in Cairo on Friday, 10 July 2026.
The special mission carried the ceremonial banner "You Honored Us," celebrating the team's unprecedented advancement during the tournament.
Egypt's only fourth participation in the World Cup ended in the round of 16 at the hands of Argentina after a 2 to 3 upset.
The match had been highly controversial as the French referee canceled a goal by Egypt and handed the Egyptian team several fouls.
The Egyptian team and fans say "an identical" Argentinian goal was not cancelled, and their perceived rough play went unpunished.
Egyptian fans will gather in the city of New Alamein for a celebration to welcome the national team players. The ceremony will take place in front of the iconic towers of New Alamein City.
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