Egypt’s soccer team gets a warm welcome home after World Cup loss
Fans greeted Egypt’s team after it reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time, despite a 3-2 loss to Argentina.
- Thousands of fans greeted Egypt's national soccer team at the el-Alamein airport on Friday, celebrating the players' return following a three-to-two World Cup loss to Argentina in the knockout stage.
- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah will meet the team on Saturday after they achieved an unprecedented milestone by reaching the final 16 for the first time, defeating Australia on penalty kicks.
- Coach Hossam Hassan and players criticized referees after Argentina scored three unanswered goals in 13 minutes, prompting the Egyptian Football Association, or EFA, to express deep dissatisfaction with officiating.
- FIFA head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina rejected the criticism, stating, "Unfounded allegations have no place in our sport. Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials."
- Emotions ran high across Egypt as supporters gathered in public squares to watch the match, with national flags draped from balconies and streets to honor the team's achievement.
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'You made us proud': Egypt gives heroes' welcome to World Cup team
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