UAE-based Al Habtoor Group has announced it will gift cars to every member of the Egypt national football team delegation, in recognition of the historic achievement and honourable showing delivered by the Egyptian squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of the group, announced the initiative through his account on the social media platform X, writing: "At the direction of Al Habtoor Group founder and chairman, Mr Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the group has been in contact with the Egyptian Football Association, and an agreement has been reached to present a car to every member of the Egyptian national team delegation, in appreciation of the honourable performance the team delivered at the World Cup — a performance that brought joy to millions, raised Egypt's name high, and filled the hearts of all Arabs with happiness."
He added: "The initiative covers all members of the delegation — players, and members of the technical, administrative and medical staff — in recognition of their efforts, and in the belief that success is the fruit of collective work."
Al Habtoor affirmed that what the Egyptian national team achieved is not an accomplishment for Egypt alone, but a source of pride for every Arab, adding: "Egypt's joy today is the joy of every Arab. What this team delivered deserves every recognition, and it is our duty to celebrate those who raise the Arab banner high in international arenas. I wish them ever more success and achievements befitting Egypt's name and stature."
He concluded: "This gift is an expression of our love and appreciation for Egypt's champions, who honoured their homeland, brought happiness to their fans, and gave every Arab a lesson in determination, perseverance and fighting spirit. You have proven that belief, teamwork, and fighting until the final whistle are the values that forge achievements. The future lies before you, and what you delivered at this World Cup confirms that Egyptian football is capable of reaching even greater heights."