100 Million Thanks: Special welcome for the Pharaohs at Alamein

 

CAIRO - 10 July 2026: An open-top bus is being prepared outside El Alamein Airport to transport the "Pharaohs" for a grand celebration in recognition of the national team's impressive World Cup campaign.

 

The bus features the slogan "100 Million Thanks"—a message reflecting the Egyptian public's deep appreciation for the team and its players following their honorable performance in the global tournament.

 

The Egyptian national team's performance earned widespread praise from social media users, media outlets, public figures, and global leaders, who remarked that the team "made history" and delivered an "honorable performance."

On Tuesday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi thanked the national football team for its "unprecedented achievement" and fighting spirit at the World Cup.

"Thank you to the heroes of the national football team for their honorable performance and for achieving an unprecedented milestone in the history of Egyptian football," President El-Sisi wrote on social media. "We are proud of you and your achievement, and the future holds even better things for you, God willing."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, also praised the team's display. In a post on his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed wrote:

"Today we witnessed a heroic Egyptian-Arab match. The Pharaohs of Egypt fought against the world champions until the very last minute. We are proud of their Egyptian spirit, and we thank them—and the world thanks them—for a wonderful and entertaining match. Hard luck. You will return as heroes to your Arab nation, and you will remain heroes in the eyes of all Arabs."