Egypt’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Australia have been overshadowed by a heated altercation involving members of the national team delegation and police officers outside their hotel in Dallas. The incident reportedly took place shortly after the team’s arrival on Thursday, when a large crowd of fans gathered to welcome the Pharaohs.
England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay have officially qualified for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with favourable results in other groups confirming their progression before all group-stage matches have been completed.
