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Thousands of fans greeted Egypt's national soccer team at el-Alamein airport, celebrating a historic advancement to the tournament's last 16 and sparking discussion over contentious officiating.
After a 3-2 loss that ended their World Cup campaign, Egypt's national team was greeted by a sea of fans at El-Alamein airport, while President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sissi praised their achievement and the football federation voiced dissatisfaction with the referees.
Thousands gathered at El-Alamein airport to welcome the squad, while President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi hailed their honorable performance and fans took to the streets in celebration.
Thousands of fans greeted Egypt's national team at El Alamein airport after their unprecedented advance to the World Cup last 16, where President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi praised the squad's milestone while the Egyptian Football Association and coach Hossam Hassan voiced dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions, prompting FIFA's chief referee Pierluigi Collina to defend the officials.
Thousands gathered at Al‑Alamein airport to welcome Egypt’s national side after a 3‑2 loss to Argentina, a match that marked the team’s first World Cup last‑16 appearance.