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Spain swept aside France, Argentina scrambled past England and the World Cup final has been handed a scriptwriter's dream: European champions against world and South American champions, with a teacher and his old pupil in opposite technical areas.
The dream died on a summer night, as it has so many times before, not with a bang but with the familiar aching silence that settles over England after the final whistle of a World Cup defeat.
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and Egyptian Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom engaged in a highly symbolic, football-inspired debate during high-level UN Development Programme (UNDP) meetings, subtly invoking Egypt's controversial World Cup exit to frame discussions on global cooperation and fairness.
Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year's edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details.
England's reward for another display of resilience at the World Cup is a semi-final against old rivals Argentina, a fixture laden with history and one that offers Thomas Tuchel's side the chance to move within one game of ending a 60-year wait.
Cairo International Stadium will host a grand public celebration on Monday evening to honor Egypt's national football team following the Pharaohs' historic achievement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Egypt Celebrates as the Pharaohs Receive a Hero’s Welcome in El Alamein Following Historic World Cup Run.
The use of technology has been at the heart of every major controversy at the tournament, including the saga around the red card for Folarin Balogun that drew in U.S. President Donald Trump.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said on Thursday that Belgium would provide his side's sternest test yet in the World Cup quarter-finals, with his team having reached the last eight without conceding a goal.
A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday's tie.
Morocco have no special plans for their World Cup quarter-final against France but know they will need to match their heavily fancied opponents in all departments, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Wednesday.
The Egyptian Football Association said on Wednesday it had approved a contract extension for national team coach Hossam Hassan after Egypt's successful campaign at the World Cup.
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.
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity and Supply, Maya Morsy, addressed the international community with a poignant message regarding the "double standards" and failure to uphold rules broken by the very institutions that created them.
Lessons in Resilience from Egypt's Historic World Cup Journey
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised Egypt's national football team's performance against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.
Cairo governorate has provided large screens at youth centers to help fans to enjoy watching the tournament matches.
Security and law enforcement personnel intensified their presence around cafes, clubs, and other areas where fans usually gather to watch the match.
Arab World Celebrates Egypt’s Historic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Qualification.
The Egyptian Fan Zone transformed into the epicenter of nationwide celebrations as thousands of supporters gathered to witness the Egyptian National Team qualification for the World Cup Round of 16.
