The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

July 8, 2026

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble

Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

July 8, 2026

Tears in Scaloni's eyes as Argentina storm back to sink Egypt - Reuters

Tears in Scaloni's eyes as Argentina storm back to sink Egypt Reuters

July 7, 2026

Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

July 7, 2026

Egypt coach blasts refereeing and turns his back on World Cup - Reuters

Egypt coach blasts refereeing and turns his back on World Cup Reuters

July 7, 2026

Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt

Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

July 7, 2026

Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt - Reuters

Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt Reuters

July 7, 2026

Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback

Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.

July 7, 2026

Alvarez starts as Argentina make three changes for Egypt clash - Reuters

Alvarez starts as Argentina make three changes for Egypt clash Reuters

July 7, 2026

The different ways Salah and Messi are viewed by their people

Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.

July 7, 2026

No clear favourites for World Cup, says Argentina's Scaloni ahead of Egypt clash - Reuters

No clear favourites for World Cup, says Argentina's Scaloni ahead of Egypt clash Reuters

July 6, 2026

Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight - Reuters

Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight Reuters

July 6, 2026

Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route - Reuters

Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route Reuters

July 6, 2026

Battle-hardened Argentina, Egypt set for last-16 clash - Reuters

Battle-hardened Argentina, Egypt set for last-16 clash Reuters

July 5, 2026

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days, minister says - Reuters

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days, minister says Reuters

July 4, 2026

From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup

BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?

July 4, 2026

Penalties taken 'in the zone' put Egypt in World Cup round of 16 - Reuters

Penalties taken 'in the zone' put Egypt in World Cup round of 16 Reuters

July 3, 2026

Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation - Reuters

Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation Reuters

July 3, 2026

Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16

Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.

July 3, 2026

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win - Reuters

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win Reuters

July 3, 2026

Impatient Popovic confident Australia can make history against Egypt - Reuters

Impatient Popovic confident Australia can make history against Egypt Reuters

July 3, 2026

'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation

An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

July 2, 2026

'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250

From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.

July 2, 2026

Egypt lines up four state-owned companies for privatisation, cabinet says - Reuters

Egypt lines up four state-owned companies for privatisation, cabinet says Reuters

June 28, 2026

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach - Reuters

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach Reuters

June 27, 2026

Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw - Reuters

Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw Reuters

June 27, 2026

FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash - Reuters

FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash Reuters

June 25, 2026

Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics - Reuters

Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics Reuters

June 24, 2026

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations - Reuters

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations Reuters

June 24, 2026

Report: Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match - Reuters

Report: Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match Reuters

June 22, 2026

Sublime Salah sparks wild celebrations after historic Egypt win - Reuters

Sublime Salah sparks wild celebrations after historic Egypt win Reuters

June 22, 2026

Egypt coach Hassan's stern half-time message fuels their first World Cup victory - Reuters

Egypt coach Hassan's stern half-time message fuels their first World Cup victory Reuters

June 22, 2026

Bazeley left frustrated after New Zealand World Cup loss to Egypt - Reuters

Bazeley left frustrated after New Zealand World Cup loss to Egypt Reuters

June 22, 2026

Salah revels in central role to help Egypt make their World Cup mark - Reuters

Salah revels in central role to help Egypt make their World Cup mark Reuters

June 22, 2026

Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

June 22, 2026

Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win

Mohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win.

June 22, 2026

Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win - Reuters

Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win Reuters

June 22, 2026

Salah scores to give Egypt the lead

Mohamed Salah scores to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand as he edges towards the all-time goalscorers record for the Pharoahs.

June 22, 2026

Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt - Reuters

Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt Reuters

June 15, 2026

Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.

June 15, 2026

Lukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser

Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.

June 15, 2026

Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

June 15, 2026

World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.

June 14, 2026

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

June 9, 2026

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

June 7, 2026

Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson - Reuters

Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson Reuters

June 7, 2026

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks - Reuters

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks Reuters

June 7, 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

June 6, 2026

Egypt to cut red tape, list up to four state firms, minister says - Reuters

Egypt to cut red tape, list up to four state firms, minister says Reuters

June 5, 2026

Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial stoppage win against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven.

May 23, 2026

Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison - Reuters

Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison Reuters

May 7, 2026

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll - Reuters

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll Reuters

April 26, 2026

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says - Reuters

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says Reuters

April 10, 2026

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts - Reuters

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts Reuters

April 5, 2026

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March - Reuters

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March Reuters

April 5, 2026

Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses amid energy crisis - Reuters

Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses amid energy crisis Reuters

April 4, 2026

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law - Reuters

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law Reuters

April 2, 2026

Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 - Reuters

Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 Reuters

March 30, 2026

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

March 28, 2026

Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy - Reuters

Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy Reuters

March 28, 2026

Iran calls for regional coordination in calls with Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan - Reuters

Iran calls for regional coordination in calls with Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan Reuters

March 19, 2026

Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea - Reuters

Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea Reuters

March 12, 2026

Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters

Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters

March 7, 2026

Indian Oil Corp books some oil cargoes from Red Sea, source says - Reuters

Indian Oil Corp books some oil cargoes from Red Sea, source says Reuters

March 7, 2026

Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis - Reuters

Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis Reuters

March 6, 2026

US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

March 3, 2026

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

March 3, 2026

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war - Reuters

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war Reuters

March 2, 2026

Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea - Reuters

Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea Reuters

February 27, 2026

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

February 22, 2026

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters

February 22, 2026