'We didn't give up': Ramy Sabry celebrates Egypt's World Cup achievement
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Egyptian singer Ramy Sabry celebrated the national team's advancement to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
- Egypt secured their spot by defeating Australia in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
- Sabry shared his joy and pride on social media, calling it a day of celebration for Egypt.
Egyptian singer Ramy Sabry expressed his elation over the national football team's qualification for the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs secured their place in the next stage after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Australia, following a 2-2 draw.
Sabry took to Facebook to share his excitement, posting a picture of the Egyptian team with the caption, "We did not give up and we did not despair. Today is the day we celebrate. I am happy, my country. Congratulations to Egypt and the heroes who honored us."
The thrilling match took place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, as part of the Round of 32 in the 23rd edition of the tournament, hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The competition began on June 11 and is scheduled to conclude on July 19.
Egypt's advancement marks a significant achievement, celebrated not only by the team and fans but also by public figures like Sabry, highlighting the national pride associated with the team's performance on the world stage.
We did not give up and we did not despair. Today is the day we celebrate. I am happy, my country. Congratulations to Egypt and the heroes who honored us.
Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.