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Egypt's national team pledges continued success after World Cup meeting with President El-Sisi

Egypt's national football team met with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in New Alamein City on July 11, 2026, following their performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the reception, players, including Captain Mohamed Salah, defender Ramy Rabia, forward Omar Marmoush, and defender Mohamed Hany, expressed their commitment to building on their World Cup achievement and making further history. President El-Sisi honored the players and coaching staff with the Merit Cup and honorary decorations, recognizing their "heroic" performance, technical level, determination, perseverance, and discipline. El-Sisi conveyed his pride and appreciation for the team's honorable representation of Egypt, emphasizing that their performance earned respect globally and reflected the noble values of the Egyptian people. He highlighted that sport is not solely about winning but also about earning respect, and praised the team for admirably representing Egypt's youth and bringing joy to citizens. The President affirmed the state's readiness to support promising talents and the national coaching staff, urging continued hard work, team spirit, and the development of new generations of players. The meeting concluded with a lunch, where players reiterated their commitment to future success, and El-Sisi thanked the team on behalf of the Egyptian people.