Egypt’s poor performance at this year’s World Cup in Russia is prompting an outcry, with many Egyptian football fans calling for an inquiry into the Egyptian federation’s handling of preparations for the tournament. The Egyptian national team lost all three matches it played in Russia, smashing all hopes that had surged when the country made it to the World Cup for the first time since 1990. Fans are venting their disappointment in different ways.
Egyptians Vent After World Cup Loss
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Egyptian football fans gather on a street coffee shop to watch the last match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, June 25, 2018, during World Cup 2018, in Cairo’s Shubra district.
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A blind man among the fans watching the match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia listens to the commentator in Shubra, Cairo, Egypt. Fans knew their team, disqualified, would go home after the match but many chose to stay and watch until the end.
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The game is lost, but the exuberance remains. A fan explains to his friends how wrong moves led to Egypt’s defeat.
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Adel, 42, enjoys a smoke as his country’s team loses its third and final match in the World Cup 2018 in Russia.