الجزيرة الرياضية
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The Egyptian national football team achieved a historic milestone by reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history, despite exiting the tournament after a loss to the defending champions, Argentina. Fans flocked in large numbers to welcome the team at Al-Alamein Airport, waving flags and holding welcome banners amid a festive chaos that reflected the pride of the supporters in the impressive performance the team delivered, especially in the thrilling match against Argentina which was charged with controversy over refereeing decisions. It is scheduled that the Egyptian president will honor the players and coaching staff, while the coach Hossam Hassan's contract has been renewed until 2030. Under his leadership, the national team has achieved numerous successes, including qualifying for the World Cup and rekindling hope for even greater accomplishments.
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