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ليلى الزهراني covers Egypt for Egypt Beat: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamHamza Abdelkarim earns Egypt call-up for AFCON qualifiers
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has called up Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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National TeamEgypt's next match is against Angola on September 25
Egypt's national team will play its next match at home against Angola on Friday, September 25, as part of its preparations for the upcoming qualifying phase.
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Match reportU.S. Media criticizes VAR after Egypt's goal is disallowed against Argentina
U.S. Media outlets have slammed the controversial VAR decision that disallowed Mostafa Zico's goal for Egypt in their 3-2 World Cup 2026 loss to Argentina, calling the system a 'joy-stealing' device.
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Match reportAustralia's Popovic rejects new deal after World Cup loss to Egypt
Australia coach Tony Popovic turned down a four-year contract extension, choosing to stay only until the Asian Cup after his team's penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
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National TeamEgypt's World Cup exit amid referee controversy and South Africa prep
Egypt's 2026 World Cup ended with a controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16, prompting an official complaint over the French referee's performance, as the team prepares for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.
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OpinionEgyptian Identity Forged in World Cup 2026 Journey
An Egyptian-American fan's personal account of Egypt's 2026 World Cup run, capturing the diaspora's passion and the team's journey to the knockout stage.
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Match reportEgypt's World Cup journey: shock loss to Argentina, hero's welcome at home
Following a 3-2 loss to Argentina, Egypt's national team received a hero's welcome back home with a free concert and cash bonuses, while holding 2nd place in their World Cup group.
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National TeamEgypt lodge official protest over refereeing after Argentina loss
The Egyptian FA has submitted an official protest to FIFA over the French referee's decisions in their 3-2 World Cup last-16 loss to Argentina, sparking international debate on VAR application.
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Match reportEgypt's World Cup prep tested in Spain friendly
The Egypt national team played a preparatory friendly against Spain in Barcelona on 31 March 2026, as part of their build-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals.
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Match reportEgypt FA files formal FIFA complaint over Argentina World Cup referee
The Egyptian Football Federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA against French referee Francois Letexier and his team, demanding their exclusion from the World Cup after controversial decisions in the round of 16.
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Match reportEgypt to host South Africa in October friendly
South Africa's football association has confirmed an international friendly against Egypt in Cairo on 4 October 2026, as both teams prepare for World Cup qualifiers.
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National TeamEgypt FA renews Hossam Hassan contract until 2030
The Egyptian Football Association has renewed head coach Hossam Hassan's contract until 2030 following the team's standout performance at the 2026 World Cup.