Sisi Honors Egypt's National Team with 'Cup of Merit'

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed the national football team on Saturday, accompanied by Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, in recognition of their historic achievement in the 2026 World Cup.

What Happened?

The President awarded the team the 'Cup of Merit' along with honorary medals, praising their outstanding performance and dedication throughout the tournament.

Why Does it Matter for Egypt?

Sisi emphasized that the team embodied the values of commitment, discipline, and loyalty, reflecting the authenticity of the Egyptian people. He stressed that the achievement was the result of a significant effort and hard work on behalf of Egypt.

What's Next?

The President highlighted the importance of having an effective system to discover young talents, through competent and impartial scouts, and assured the state's readiness to provide full support to emerging talents, along with supporting the national technical team to produce new generations capable of continuing the achievements.

Latest Result for the Team

The Egyptian team's latest result was a 1-1 draw against Belgium on June 15, 2026. Currently, the team is in a good position, having achieved 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches (DDDLL).

Sisi's Reception

After the ceremony, President Sisi had dinner with the team members and technical staff, listening to the words of several players who expressed their gratitude for this reception, reaffirming their determination to continue working and making the utmost effort to maintain the achievement and achieve more successes in upcoming matches.