Egypt's national soccer team was warmly welcomed by fans upon returning home after a 2-0 loss to Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The team arrived at El-Alamein airport on July 10, greeted by supporters and family members. Captain Mohamed Salah thanked the fans for their support and said the team would strive for better results in future tournaments.
The match against Argentina took place on July 7 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi scored two goals, contributing significantly to Argentina's victory. Egypt advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Portugal and Morocco in the group stage.
Coach Hossam Hassan expressed satisfaction with the team's performance at the World Cup, noting that young players gained valuable experience. He said the next goal is to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations.