Egypt Overview

Egypt hit with FIFA sanctions after World Cup clash

FIFA has officially handed down significant disciplinary sanctions to Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan, team manager Ibrahim Hassan, and forward Mostafa Zico. The punishments stem from a series of controversial events and heated statements following the Pharaohs' dramatic exit from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Argentina.

Spain appeal FIFA sanctions at CAS after Egypt friendly chants

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed it will escalate its legal battle to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a FIFA ruling. The governing body recently dismissed an appeal against sanctions imposed for Islamophobic chanting during an international friendly earlier this year.

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Salah to miss South Sudan clash over pitch concerns

Mohamed Salah will play no part in Egypt’s upcoming clash against South Sudan after the national team decided to rest their talismanic captain. The decision stems from significant concerns regarding the playing surface, with the technical staff eager to avoid any unnecessary injury risks for the prolific forward.

Is Spain more deserving than Morocco of hosting the 2030 World Cup final? The facts prove otherwise

The growing racism seen in Spain's stadiums lately reopens the hot-button issue

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Haaland of the Nile! Barca hand Egypt starlet Abdelkarim lucrative new contract

Barcelona have moved decisively to secure the long-term future of Egyptian sensation Hamza Abdelkarim, handing the teenager a bumper new contract just months after his permanent arrival at Camp Nou. The 18-year-old, who has earned the lofty nickname "Haaland of the Nile," is now tied to the Catalan giants until 2030.

Biggest winners and losers of the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup came to a close in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain were deservedly crowned champions after a dour 1-0 win over 10-man Argentina in one of the worst finals in the tournament history. La Roja substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a game that was essentially attack versus defence even before Enzo Fernandez got himself stupidly sent off for a second yellow card in the final minute of normal time.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	AGMK	26	13	6	7	38	33	5	45	W W W D W
5	Nasaf Qarshi	26	11	9	6	38	24	14	42	D W D W W
6	Buxoro	26	12	6	8	38	33	5	42	D D W W L
7	Lokomotiv Tashkent	26	11	7	8	41	33	8	40	L D D W L
8	Qizilqum Zarafshon	26	10	5	11	25	31	-6	35	D D W D W

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