Cairo, July 12 -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has honored the national football team and its coaching and administrative staff for their historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
During a meeting in New Alamein City, Sisi awarded the players and staff the Merit Cup and honorary decorations in recognition of their "heroic performance and outstanding technical level," as well as the determination, perseverance and discipline they displayed during the tournament.
"Sport is not merely about winning and losing; more importantly, the national team earned the respect of people who valued the team's performance even more than victory itself," Sisi said.
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