Argentine in Cairo: Egyptians are 'very nationalistic' ahead of World Cup clash
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- An Argentine woman living in Cairo described the intense nationalistic fervor surrounding Egypt's World Cup match against Argentina.
- Irma González, who has lived in Egypt for five years, noted that Egyptians are very passionate about their national team, similar to Argentines.
- She highlighted the confidence of the Egyptian team, fueled by their star player Mohamed Salah and their historic World Cup win against New Zealand.
The roar of the crowd in Cairo is palpable, even from afar. Irma González, an Argentine who has called Egypt home for five years, shared the electric atmosphere as the nation braces for a World Cup showdown against her native Argentina.
They are very nationalistic
Living in the bustling capital, González works as a cultural advisor for the Portuguese Embassy. She observes that despite differences in chants and fan folklore, Egyptians share a deep-seated passion for their national team, mirroring the fervent nationalism found in Argentina. "They are very nationalistic," she stated.
The Egyptian "Pharaohs" are buoyed by the presence of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, whom assistant coach Ibrahim Hassan proudly presented as an equal to Argentina's Lionel Messi. González noted the team's palpable confidence, with many Egyptians believing they can defeat Argentina.
They are very enthusiastic and I would even say convinced that they will beat Argentina
This optimism is further fueled by Egypt's recent historic victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, their first ever. González anticipates that activities in Cairo will halt entirely during the match, underscoring its significance for the nation. "It will be the most important [event] in recent years," she said.
It will be the most important [event] in recent years
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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