President Sisi Honors National Football Team, Coaching Staff

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received the players of Egypt’s national football team, along with the technical and administrative staff, in New Alamein City.

The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Youth and Sports Gouhar Nabil, and President of the Egyptian Football Association Hany Abu Rida.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed el-Shennawy said President Sisi awarded the players as well as the technical and administrative staff the Merit Cup and honorary decorations. This recognition was granted in appreciation of their heroic performance and outstanding technical level during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as their display of determination, perseverance, and discipline.

The president had a photo-opportunity with the players and the technical and administrative staff.

President Sisi welcomed the players and the technical and administrative staff, expressing his pride and appreciation for the team’s honorable performance.

The President confirmed that this commendation reflects the general sentiment shared by all who followed the national team’s matches, among Egyptians, across the Arab world, within Egyptian and Arab communities abroad, and internationally as well.