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Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign

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Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before.

  2. The Guardian

    Pride and heartbreak in New York’s Little Egypt after historic World Cup run ends – in pictures (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Egyptian national team reached the tournament’s last 16 for the first time ever, drawing crowds of supporters to the streets

  3. Al Jazeera

    Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Proud Egyptians celebrate their team's historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.

  6. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Explained: Egypt’s fiery accusations after controversial World Cup defeat (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. After 27 days of non-stop World Cup action, it’s time to take a break. There will be no games played today, with teams enjoying a

  7. The Guardian

    Egypt’s World Cup ended in heartbreak but they gave the country reason to smile | Karim Zidan (opens The Guardian)

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    For Egypt this World Cup was about more than football – it was the first glimpse of collective joy that Egyptians have enjoyed in 15 years For nearly 15 minutes on Tuesday it seemed Egypt were about to complete one of the great World Cup upsets.

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