
Egyptian football team returns home to hero's welcome after historic World Cup run
Egypt's national football team was greeted by thousands of jubilant fans in Cairo following their historic campaign at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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Egypt's national football team was greeted by thousands of jubilant fans in Cairo following their historic campaign at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, ending the North African team's historic run. Morocco now shifts focus to co-hosting the 2030 tournament.

Egypt has filed a formal complaint against a match official after their World Cup elimination, despite receiving a hero's welcome home following their best-ever tournament performance.

Spain face Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday in Los Angeles, seeking their first semifinal appearance since 2010 under coach Luis de la Fuente.

France's in-form team, powered by Kylian Mbappé, ended Morocco's historic World Cup run in the quarterfinals. Coach Ouahbi vowed a stronger return.

France meets Morocco in a World Cup quarter-final charged with historical and political context, as Opta favors Les Bleus despite Morocco's historic run.

Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the 2024 World Cup in North America are from Europe, underscoring the continent's continued dominance at the tournament.

Four England players face suspension in a potential World Cup semi-final if they receive another yellow card in the quarter-finals, due to tournament accumulation rules.

FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at American streamer IShowSpeed during Argentina's match against Cape Verde at the World Cup.

The Egyptian Football Federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into refereeing decisions after a controversial 2-0 lead was lost in a World Cup match against Argentina.

French footballer Kylian Mbappé has responded to racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, following France's World Cup match. The United Nations has also condemned the remarks as dehumanizing and unacceptable.

Roberto Martínez has stepped down as head coach of Portugal's national team after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup, confirming his departure following the tournament.

Belgium advanced past the United States in the World Cup round of 16, 1-0, capitalizing on a controversial FIFA decision allowing Folarin Balogun to play. Belgian players said the ruling motivated them, while U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized political interference.

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, with Mikel Merino scoring shortly after coming on as a substitute. The loss marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he won't make hasty decisions about his international future after his sixth World Cup appearance. He also reaffirmed the significance of Portugal's 2016 Euro title.