Then music played and dancing continued, and the Egyptian team paraded through the stadium in open-top cars, celebrating with fireworks.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, the Egyptian team performed exceptionally well, achieving their first-ever victory in the World Cup, advancing to the Round of 16, and narrowly losing 2-3 to Argentina in the Round of 16. Upon returning home, the Egyptian players received a warm welcome from their countrymen.

The Egyptian national team's official account posted a video of team members riding in convertibles through the stadium, receiving cheers from the public, and fireworks were set off to celebrate the historic breakthrough for Egyptian football.

The Egyptian team's official account wrote: We are proud of each and every one of you 🇪🇬