Heroes' welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run

Heroes' welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

The Egyptian Football Association says it is deeply dissatisfied with the refereeing and several Video Assistant Referee decisions during the defeat to Argentina, renewing debate over the role of VAR at the tournament.

The team is set to meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who praised their "honourable performance" and hailed the campaign as an unprecedented achievement for Egyptian football.

Supporters packed El Alamein Airport, waving Egyptian flags and photos of captain Mohamed Salah as the players returned home to thunderous applause.

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