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Fire erupts on ships at Egyptโ€™s Damietta port

Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.

Hong Kongโ€™s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets

Hong Kongโ€™s trade promotion body will set up a new office in Egypt within the next nine months to expand its footprint in Africa, while recalibrating resources for Nordic countries through its European bases as traditional markets face slower growth. Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang said on Friday that the organisation had revamped its corporate structure to better help companies in six new industry clusters develop promotional strategies. Ma, a former commerce...

Turkiye and Libyaโ€™s Haftar are boosting military ties. Is Egypt worried?

Turkiye's expanding military ties in eastern Libya raise new questions about regional security and Egypt's red lines.

#4  |  Jul 10, 15:40 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt World Cup team return home to heroโ€™s welcome after historic run

Egyptโ€™s squad has returned home to a heroโ€™s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.

#5  |  Jul 10, 13:08 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Hundreds give heroโ€™s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run

Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.

#6  |  Jul 10, 06:27 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine

Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.

FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game

Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.

Watch World Cup Day 27: Egypt exits after controversial loss to Argentina

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA dispute

World Cup quarterfinals are set, with eight teams advancing as Egyptโ€™s FIFA controversy and VAR decisions prompt debate.

Egypt coach condemns silence on killing of Palestinian children

Egypt coach condemns silence on killing of Palestinian children

#11  |  Jul 8, 01:42 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign

Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.

#12  |  Jul 8, 01:01 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt

An Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his teamโ€™s Round of 16 match against Egypt.

#13  |  Jul 8, 00:03 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Triumph to disaster: Egyptโ€™s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup

Proud Egyptians celebrate their team's historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.

#14  |  Jul 7, 23:20 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup

Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.

#15  |  Jul 7, 21:21 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle

A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.

#16  |  Jul 7, 18:46 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit

From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.

#17  |  Jul 7, 18:04 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt were โ€˜cheatedโ€™ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says

'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.

#18  |  Jul 7, 15:45 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?

A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

#19  |  Jul 7, 14:34 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16

โ€ŒHolders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win โ over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

#20  |  Jul 7, 08:30 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Live coverage and text updates as Argentina play Egypt in the round of 16 knockout stage.

#21  |  Jul 7, 07:04 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference

Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference

#22  |  Jul 7, 05:05 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racism

Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.

#23  |  Jul 7, 01:04 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

CHK_Egyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup match

Streets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.

Egyptโ€™s President el-Sisi inaugurates massive new military headquarters

Egypt has inaugurated a new armed forces headquarters, which observers say is the largest in the world, with an elaborate ceremony and a rare appearance from the president and former general Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi in military uniform. The Octagon, as the complex is being called, consists of eight buildings each with an eight-sided floor plan in an area of around 90 sq km (34.7 square miles), the size of the Portuguese capital Lisbon. It has replaced the Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Defence...

#25  |  Jul 5, 03:42 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt and Morocco fans celebrate World Cup wins by singing for Palestine

Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing โ€˜My Blood is Palestinianโ€™ at a Dallas fan zone.

#26  |  Jul 4, 04:00 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Watch World Cup Day 23: Argentina and Egypt survive thrillers to advance

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

#27  |  Jul 3, 20:20 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates

Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.

#28  |  Jul 3, 18:20 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup

A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.

#29  |  Jul 3, 17:05 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.