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.

DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium. The result, coupled with…

Egypt secured their first-ever advancement past the group stage at the World Cup, while Iran's late goal was disallowed by VAR, leaving their fate uncertain.