‘Best case scenario’: Former Egyptian captains happy with team’s path in knockout stages

CAIRO: Former captains and players of the Egyptian national team across different generations have expressed their delight at Egypt’s progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup and believe facing Australia next Friday could be the best-case scenario in the next round and an opportunity to write a new chapter in the country’s football history. Wild celebrations broke out across Egypt after the historic qualification to the Round of 32 following a 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday. The encounter saw the Pharaohs secure second place in Group G with five points, behind leaders Belgium.

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