Al-Sisi receives the Egyptian national team and gives them the Merit Cup and honorary medals after the World Cup is completed

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, in the city of El Alamein today, Saturday, the players of the Egyptian football team and the technical and administrative staff, in the presence of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Engineer Hani Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association. The official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic stated that Al-Sisi awarded the national team players and members of the technical and administrative staff the Merit Cup and honorary medals in recognition of their heroic performance and high technical level during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the determination, determination and discipline they demonstrated.

A souvenir photo was taken that brought Sisi together with the national team players and the technical and administrative staff.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesman, explained that Al-Sisi addressed the national team players and the technical and administrative staff, at the beginning of which he welcomed them, expressing his pride and appreciation for the team’s honorable performance, stressing that this praise is a general impression among all Egyptians who followed the national team’s matches, in the Arab countries, and in the Egyptian and Arab communities abroad, and in the world as well.

Al-Sisi praised the high values ​​demonstrated by the team, which reflects the authenticity of the Egyptian people, stressing that what was achieved was a commendable effort and great sincerity in the name of Egypt.

He pointed out that sports are not only about winning and losing, but what is more important is the respect that the national team achieved from the people who appreciated what the team provided more than the gain in itself.

Sisi also stressed that the team represented the youth of Egypt in a wonderful and honorable way, and created a state of joy among the citizens during its World Cup campaign thanks to the seriousness of its performance, and because it appeared in the matches as a great team making an effort sincerely.

Al-Sisi praised the team’s performance, which reflected the Egyptians’ ability to achieve success, stressing that the Egyptian people love sports, and football in particular, and include many talents that can reach the same level of competence as the team’s current stars.

In this context, Al-Sisi stressed the necessity of having “scout scouts” for young talents, stressing the state’s readiness to support talents and give them the opportunity they deserve, as well as support the national technical staff.

Al-Sisi concluded his speech by emphasizing the need to continue working hard, exerting effort, preserving the spirit, and building new generations of players to build on the success achieved.

The meeting concluded with Sisi having lunch with the national team players and members of the technical and administrative staff, where he was keen to listen to a number of players who expressed their gratitude for meeting him and his appreciation for them, stressing that the national team, and the players in particular, will do their best to build on the achievement that has been achieved.

For his part, Al-Sisi expressed again his thanks and appreciation to the Egyptian people for the achievement achieved by the team, noting that the Egyptian people have come to expect a lot from the team in the next stage.