Mohammed Al Wahidi had been organising World Cup watch events in Gaza before his death. EPA

Israeli strike kills Gaza aid director behind World Cup screenings

Mohammed Al Wahidi was killed in Israeli strike shortly before Egypt vs Argentina

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Are Egypt right to blame officials (and Fifa) for their World Cup exit?

World Cup 2026

Egypt bemoan 'injustice' and accuse Fifa of favouritism after World Cup exit

World Cup 2026

Messi says goal celebration against Egypt 'a moment of release'

World Cup 2026

Messi leads Argentina to incredible comeback over devastated Egypt

World Cup 2026

Egypt’s top court upholds plagiarism ruling against Culture Minister

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‘Messi is in my pocket’: What Egypt fans are chanting before facing Argentina

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Lionel Messi has scored seven goals in four games at the 2026 World Cup. EPA

Argentina v Egypt talking points: Messi gold rush, Salah inspiration

Pharaohs' historic run ready for biggest challenge yet against reigning champions on Tuesday

World Cup 2026

EditorialArab and African football are here to stay

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Egypt and Morocco fans dream of World Cup glory as Messi and Mbappe await

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El Sisi opens vast ‘Octagon’ state HQ in new Egyptian capital

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Egypt on high after historic World Cup win as 'extraordinary' Salah leads way

World Cup 2026

Salah keeps his cool in shoot-out as Egypt advance to World Cup last 16

World Cup 2026

Australia v Egypt World Cup talking points: Salah boost, 'Houdini' Irankunda

World Cup 2026
Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Australia against Egypt, in Dallas, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA / CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
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Egypt on high after historic World Cup win as 'extraordinary' Salah leads way

Emotional scenes in Dallas as Pharaohs seal last-16 spot and clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina

World Cup 2026

Salah keeps his cool in shoot-out as Egypt advance to World Cup last 16

World Cup 2026

Australia v Egypt World Cup talking points: Salah boost, 'Houdini' Irankunda

World Cup 2026

What is it like to experience a World Cup game?

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