Egypt

Egypt’s First World Cup Win, Rabiot’s France Role and the US as Host

June 22, 2026 by James Whitmore

Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait for a World Cup victory, Rabiot quietly runs France’s midfield, and the USA grapples with hosting a tournament it barely ex…

Categories Analysis Tags Adrien Rabiot, Egypt, France, Mohamed Salah, USA host nation, World Cup 2026, World Cup Analysis

World Cup 2026: A Guide to Football’s Biggest-Ever Tournament

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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