Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run
Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup..
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Hundreds of Egyptian fans welcomed home their national football team, the Pharaohs, following their historic best-ever performance at the World Cup. The team achieved their first World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time before a narrow 3-2 exit to Argentina.
- Egypt reached the last 16 for the first time in their history.
- The Egyptian national football team was met with widespread celebrations.
- Fans also showed support for Gaza, waving Palestinian flags and honoring coach Hossam Hassan.
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