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'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss After initial disappointment after a late loss to Argentina, many Egypt football fans are joyously reflecting on the team's historic campaign, while using the stage to show support for Palestinians.

Egypt's First KO Win: 120 Million Happy Fans - newkerala.com Sports World News Updated Jul 4, 2026 Egypt's Historic FIFA World Cup Win: 120 Million Fans Celebrate Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout win against Australia. Forward Haissem Hassan said the victory made 120 million people back home happy. The team celebrated their first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir praised the team's fighting spirit and determination. I IANS Jul 4, 2026 · 3 min read · 101 views Save Listen Copy FIFA WC: 'We made 120 million people happy in Egypt', says forward Hassan after first KO win Arlington, July 4 As Egypt added another chapter to their historical journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by advancing to the Round of 16 after edging Australia in penalties 4-2, forward Haissem Hassan said the win made 120 million people back home happy and has expected more Egyptian fan waiting at outside hotel. . In their previous match, the Pharaohs had beaten New Zealand to record their first victory on the world stage. Now they are celebrating an Antipodean double after a shootout triumph secured by Hossam Abdelmaguid after misses by…

Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit byNews Feed Editor|Jul 7, 2026|World Egypt’s historic run at the World Cup ended in a bittersweet, controversial, and highly charged 3-2 loss to Argentina that left the Pharaohs shaking their heads in frustration as the holders moved one step closer to defending their trophy.Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a shocking exit after talisman Lionel Messi equalised in the 83rd minute and Enzo Fernandez netted two minutes into stoppage time to seal the deal for the defending world champions on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe last 15 minutes of the match saw emotions run high as several alleged fouls from Argentina went unnoticed by the referee – who rescinded Egypt’s goal from Mostafa Ziko after a VAR call – and four yellow cards were handed to Egypt, including one to coach Hossam Hassan.In a move overlooked in the heat of the on-field action, Hassan crossed his arms in an “X”, a gesture to report racist abuse and activate FIFA’s antiracism protocol. The gesture should have immediately prompted the referee to halt the match and address the incident, but the whist…

Chaotic scenes on Steinway Street as Egypt secures World Cup knockout ... Sports Chaotic scenes on Steinway Street as Egypt secures World Cup knockout place for first time ever By Shane O’Brien … Comments Posted on June 29, 2026 Egypt fans celebrate after their country’s 1-1 tie with Iran in the World Cup. Photo via Mohamed AlMannai (@mmannai) Hundreds of Egyptian supporters flooded Astoria’s Steinway Street early Saturday morning after Egypt qualified for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in its history following a 1-1 tie with Iran in Seattle. The North African country had technically secured qualification to the World Cup round-of-32 prior to Friday’s 11 p.m. kick off, with the four points it had earned in its opening two games against New Zealand and Belgium enough to guarantee progress as one of the best third-placed teams in the competition – even if it lost against Iran. But the 1-1 tie was enough to secure second place in Group G and set up a round-of-32 clash with Australia at 2 p.m. ET on Friday. Egypt fans watch from the street, with hookah lounges and coffee shops packed to capacity. Photo via Mohamed AlMannai (@mmannai) The dramatic nature of the draw a…

Cheers erupt in Gaza as Egypt scores World Cup goal Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio. A wave of celebration swept through Gaza on June 15 as football fans gathered to watch Egypt take on Belgium in the World Cup. Footage captured by local resident Majd Almadhoun shows crowds erupting in cheers and proudly waving Egyptian flags the moment midfielder Emam Ashour scored the opening goal of the match. Read more: Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game The goal sparked intense pride and solidarity among Palestinian spectators, highlighting the deep cultural and emotional ties between Gaza and its neighbor, Egypt. “My feelings as a supporter of the Egyptian national team are no less than my feelings as if I were supporting the Palestinian national team,” Almadhoun said, capturing the sentiment of the crowd. The high-stakes thriller ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving fans thrilled by the competitive performance on the world stage.

Egypt: Dramatic End to Egypt's World Cup Dream [CAF] Egypt's FIFA World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday after the Pharaohs produced a heroic performance before eventually succumbing 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter in Atlanta.

'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak 'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. "Before this World Cup, people talked about qualification as the dream," Hamdy told AFP. "Now we've reached the last 16. Menna FAROUK with AFP teams in Gaza Jul 7, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google For the first time in the country's history, Egypt won a World Cup match, advanced beyond the group stage and progressed through the first knockout round — Ahmed HASAN As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. "We're heartbroken because we believed we could go even further," said Ismail Fawzy, 39, who watched the match with hundreds of supporters at a cafe in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district. "But when you think about everything this team has done, you can only be proud. T…

Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup Proud Egyptians celebrate their team's historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.

'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak <p>As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before.</p><p>"We're heartbroken because we believed we could go even further," said Ismail Fawzy, 39, who watched the match with hundreds of supporters at a cafe in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district.</p><p>"But when you think about everything this team has done, you can only be proud. They gave us memories we'll never forget.</p>

A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt's World Cup run ... Egypt's national soccer team has made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time CAIRO --The small coffee house inCairowas turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium. Several hundred people, mostly men and boys as young as 7, gathered around wall-mounted screens ahead of the kickoff whistle. The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the defending World Cup champion in the round-of-16 fixture in Atlanta. It was a historic day for millions of Egyptians even after their national team’s adventure reached its end withTuesday’s 2-3 loss to Argentina. “It’s a brutal scenario,” Ahmed Saadany, a teacher, reflected after the game. “The journey shouldn't have ended that way.” With their own starMohamed Salah, Egypt reached the round of 16by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicksafter a 1-1 draw in the round of 32 on Friday. The Pharaohs advanced to the knockout stages — their first ever — after securing the second place in the Group G, behind Belgium. Preparations for the game started well ahead of the kickoff at 7 p.m. local time. Rows of plastic and wooden chairs face…

World Cup 2026: 'We Made 120 Million Egyptians Happy' — Hassan Egypt striker Haissem Hassan says the team is thrilled to have brought joy to millions of fans back home following their victory over Australia. Hossam Hassan’s side advanced to the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Playing their first-ever match in the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup, the Pharaohs dominated possession, but Australia produced a resolute defensive display to force the contest into extra time. Hassan Relishes Win Over Australia Hassan said the team were delighted to make 120 million Egyptians happy with the hard-earned victory. Read Also: World Cup 2026: Egypt Overcome Australia On Penalty Shootout To Reach Round Of 16 “Honestly it’s incredible, because you know that in Egypt there are 120 million people you’ve made happy today, and you know that today there will be celebrations across the whole country,” Hassan told FIFA . “Knowing that you made so many people happy makes you happy too. I think it’s a perfect day. We’re very happy, we’re already looking forward to celebrating in the locker room. Afterward, we expect a lot of E…

Egypt: Dramatic End to Egypt's World Cup Dream [CAF] Egypt's FIFA World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday after the Pharaohs produced a heroic performance before eventually succumbing 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter in Atlanta.

Egypt breaking World Cup hoodoo ends decades of hurt, incompetence and ... Egypt's players celebrate winning their penalty shootout against Australia in Dallas at the 2026 World CupRobbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images “Divine justice descends on Palermo’s stadium.” Every Egyptian knows this phrase by heart. It was the late Mahmoud Bakr’s commentary during Egypt’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the 1990 World Cup, after Egypt’s then-striker Hossam Hassan — head coach of the current side — was brought down in the penalty area and referee Emilio Soriano Aladren pointed to the spot. Advertisement Magdi Abdelghani scored Egypt’s only goal of that tournament, before a 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland and a 1-0 defeat to England meant they finished bottom of Group F. In hindsight, the failure to win a single game after a 56-year wait between World Cups was just a taster of the hoodoo that haunted Egypt over the following 36 years. Hassan’s side, whobeat Australia on penaltieson Friday to reach the round of 16 of this World Cup, will forever be remembered in Egyptian football folklore as the team that finally broke the curse — winning Egypt’s first World Cup match (their 3-…

A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt loses 2-3 to ... Fans celebrate Egypt’s goal on Argentina during a watch party for the World Cup knockout stage, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Team captain Mohamed Salah is displayed on a screen as fans watch the World Cup knockout stage match between Egypt and Argentina, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Fans celebrate Egypt’s goal on Argentina during a watch party for the World Cup knockout stage, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Egyptian fans, including Faten Moussa, center in blue, react towards the end of a World Cup soccer game against Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Egyptian soccer fans react as they watch the end of a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) CAIRO (AP) — The small coffee house inCairowas turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium. Several hundred people, mostly men and boys as young as 7, gathered around wall-mounted screens ahead of the kickoff whistle. The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt fac…

Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.

A street party erupts in Queens as Egyptian fans pivot from heartbreak to defiance. 'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss. Evidence: Pride, Emotional displacement, Community unity. #WorldCup #Egypt

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.