His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the Egyptian people and their leadership on the historic qualification of the Egyptian national team for the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His Highness praised the exceptional performance and high spirits displayed by the Egyptian team throughout the tournament, affirming that this achievement represents a joy for all Arabs. In a post on his official account, His Highness wrote: "A thousand congratulations to the Egyptian people and their leadership on the Egyptian national team's qualification for the round of 16 at the World Cup… Today the Arabs' joy is Egyptian… A heroic performance… a fighting spirit… and an enjoyable match for the Pharaohs… All the best to all Arabs… All the joy to our Arab peoples…"