Egypt return to hero's welcome after World Cup heartbreak against Argentina

Argentina 3–2 Egypt, and the anger is not fading

Your team had Argentina beaten. Two goals up against the world champions in the Round of 16, 13 minutes from a famous quarter-final. Then three goals in a flash and it was gone (1).

The Egyptian FA have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee François Letexier. Players, staff, and the federation president have all alleged the match was manipulated, pointing to several key decisions including a disallowed goal (1). This one will not be forgotten quietly.

How you got there: Australia beaten on penalties

Egypt reached the knockout stage for the first time in history after a 4–2 win over Australia on penalties (3). Salah was among the scorers from the spot. The Round of 16 exit against Argentina came after that milestone, and the manner of it has only sharpened the fury.

The team is home

The squad landed back in Egypt after the World Cup campaign ended (3). The reception tells its own story, fans turned out in numbers, proud of what this team showed against the best in the world.

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The mood back home is not defeat. It is pride and defiance. The images from the airport tell the real story: a national team welcomed like heroes after pushing Messi's Argentina to the edge. Historic reception by the Egyptian people for the Egypt national team delegation upon returning to the homeland!