Agony and Ecstasy: Hundreds Gather Across Shire for World Cup Showdown

Agony and ecstasy: Hundreds gather across Shire for World Cup showdown

Cronulla Park drew over 500 fans for Australia v Egypt. See the early morning atmosphere and why local support was so strong.

Feature: Egyptians overjoyed as Egypt advances to World Cup last 16

Feature: Egyptians overjoyed as Egypt advances to World Cup last 16

Sheikh Mohammed Congratulates Egypt on World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Qualification

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Egypt after they qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026."Congratulations to the Egyptian people and their leadership on the qualification of the Egyptian national team to the round of 16 in the World Cup...," he posted on his account X platform."The joy of the Arabs today is Egyptian.. A heroic …

‘Heroic performance’: Sheikh Mohammed celebrates as Egypt reach World Cup last 16

Sheikh Mohammed hails Egypt’s historic first World Cup last-16 spot, calling their heroic performance a proud moment for Egypt and the wider Arab world.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt President Hails 'historic Achievement' After Pharaohs Reach Last 16

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hailed the national team's historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, congratulating the players after they won their first-ever knockout match at the tournament by defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt President Hails 'historic Achievement' After Pharaohs Reach Last 16.

'Heroic performance': Sheikh Mohammed celebrates after Egypt reaches World Cup last 16

Egypt held their nerve to reach the World Cup Round of 16 after a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia on Friday, following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium.