Egyptian FA praises presidential honor for World Cup team

The Egyptian Football Association has lauded President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the warm reception and honor bestowed upon the national team following their participation in the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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We extend our sincere thanks and great appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, for the warm reception and honor that the national team delegation received, in appreciation of the team's honorable performance during the 2026 World Cup.

In a statement released on Saturday, the association conveyed its "sincere thanks and great appreciation" to President El-Sisi for the hospitality shown to the national team delegation. This recognition is specifically for the team's "honorable performance" during the World Cup tournament.

The Egyptian Football Association emphasized that this honor serves as a "medal of pride and honor" for everyone involved in the sports system. It also highlights the "great support" provided by the political leadership to Egyptian sports, providing a strong impetus for continued hard work and dedication towards achieving further accomplishments and elevating Egypt's name on continental and international stages.

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This honor represents a medal of pride and honor for all members of the system, and embodies the great support that the political leadership gives to Egyptian sports, and gives everyone a strong impetus to continue working and striving to achieve more accomplishments, and to raise the name of Egypt high in various continental and international forums.

The association further expressed its gratitude to the President for his "supportive words and great confidence" in the technical staff and players. This encouragement is expected to be a significant motivator for doubling efforts in the upcoming phase, focusing on building a strong national team capable of meeting the aspirations of Egyptian fans.

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We extend our sincere thanks to the President of the Republic for his supportive words and the great confidence he has given to the technical staff and players, which will be a catalyst to double the effort in the next phase, and to continue building a strong national team capable of achieving the ambitions of the Egyptian fans.