The FIFA World Cup has kicked off and the eyes of millions upon millions, football fans or not, are on the teams battling it out in Qatar. Unlike in the last edition of the tournament, Egypt did not qualify, losing to Senegal after a tense penalty shootout earlier this year. But Egyptian football fans are no strangers to enjoying from the sidelines, as Egypt only competed in the tournament three times: in Italy in 1934, in Italy again in 1990, and in Russia in 2018. Since Egyptians will not be able to don their own colours in support of their country this time around, Egyptian Streets asked readers whether they would be watching this year’s World Cup, who they are supporting instead, and who they expect to emerge victorious. Some are loyal to the region “Madly proud that the World Cup is in the Arab region. I expect high performances from Arab and African teams, but in the end, one of these is going to grab the cup: Argentina, Spain, or Portugal.” – Mohammed Badawi “Casually watching and rooting for Morocco! Got to stand by our North African brothers!” – Mariam…
Who Are Egyptian Fans Supporting in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?
November 21, 2022
