Egypt

Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics

Soccer fans react as they watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Iran at a cinema in Tehran, Iran, June 21, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds

FILE PHOTO: A supporter holds a Pride flag in Seattle, Washington, U.S., February 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations

FILE PHOTO: A Sudanese man waits next to his luggage, as Sudanese refugee families crowd at Cairo's main station to board a free train with a voluntary return coordinated by the Egyptian government to Aswan, where buses take home to Khartoum, in Cairo, Egypt July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Italian prosecutors demand long jail terms for Egyptians over murder of Italian student

Italian student Giulio Regeni's parents Claudio and Paola Regeni look on as lawyer Alessandra Ballerini speaks to the media on the day of a trial in absentia of four senior members of Egyptian security services over their suspected role in the disappearance and murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni in Cairo in 2016, in Rome, Italy, February 20, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Barcelona sign Egypt forward Abdelkarim until 2029

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Egypt Training - University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s stern half-time message fuels their first World Cup victory

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan celebrates his side's 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand.

Egypt's Zico takes his World Cup chance after putting holiday on hold

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mostafa Zico celebrates their second goal, scored by Mohamed Salah REUTERS/Albert Gea

Salah revels in central role to help Egypt make their World Cup mark

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Anne-Marie Sorvin

Mo Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win in history

Mohamed Salah was among the scorers who earned Egypt a historic first World Cup win.

Salah magic inspires Egypt to historic World Cup victory

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores their second goal past New Zealand's Max Crocombe REUTERS/Lee Smith

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.