The Egyptian national team delivered a heroic epic against Argentina in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the Pharaohs' defeat at the hands of the title holders, they bid farewell to the World Cup through the grand door, earning sympathy for what the Egyptians produced and praise from everyone — a tribute to a distinguished performance that will long be remembered not only in the hearts of football lovers, but in the memory of the entire world.
Yesterday, many rallied behind the dream of a team that came from afar, carrying the ambitions of sides excluded from the pictures of glory and the predictions of experts. The Egyptian national team came to confirm that nothing is impossible if you aspire one day to be at the forefront, among the elite and those who make the decisions.
The world sympathised with the Egyptians despite the presence of Messi and his teammates, because they put on a wonderful display and almost made history were it not for the final 10 minutes and the French referee — who closed all his social media accounts after fierce attacks from football fans around the world, because he chose not to be fair and listened to FIFA instead.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, sent, immediately after the match, a message that warmed hearts and brought joy to millions. His Highness said: