President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has led the congratulations for the Pharaohs after they secured their first-ever World Cup victory, 92 years after their tournament debut. Photo: IANS
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday congratulated the national football team after the Pharaohs secured their historic first-ever victory in the FIFA World Cup since making their debut 92 years and 25 days ago.
Goals from Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet powered Egypt to come from behind and beat New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Taking to social media platform X, President El-Sisi lauded the team's exceptional display of grit and national character on the global stage.
"I congratulate the Egyptian national team and the fans of our great people on achieving the first victory in the history of Egypt's participations in the World Cup competitions, with a performance that honours and embodies the determination, will, and resolve with which the sons of the homeland are endowed.
