President Sisi honors Egypt's national football team for 2026 FIFA World Cup performance

The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Youth and Sports Gouhar Nabil, and President of the Egyptian Football Association Eng. Hany Abu Rida. President El-Sisi awarded the team the Presidential Merit Cup and honorary decorations, recognizing their heroic performance, outstanding technical level, determination, perseverance, and discipline during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President El-Sisi expressed pride and appreciation for the team's honorable performance, noting that this commendation reflects the general sentiment among Egyptians, the Arab world, and international communities. The President lauded the team's noble values and stressed that their achievement represents commendable effort and dedication for Egypt. He emphasized that sport is not just about winning, but also about earning respect, which the national team achieved.

President El-Sisi highlighted that the team admirably represented Egypt’s youth, bringing joy to citizens. He also commended their performance as a reflection of Egyptians' ability to succeed and underlined the importance of impartial talent scouts to identify and support promising young players, affirming the State's readiness to back national coaching staff. The President encouraged continued hard work, pre