FIFA President Gianni Infantino has presented a commemorative shield and a World Cup 2026 souvenir to Hany Abou Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association and a FIFA Council member, bearing the name of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, according to the Egyptian Football Association's official page.
The presentation took place on the sidelines of Egypt's opening Group G match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The meeting was also attended by Khaled El-Darandaly, vice-president of the Egyptian Football Association and head of Egypt's World Cup delegation.
During the meeting, Infantino expressed his appreciation to President El-Sisi for efforts made in recent years to develop Egypt's sports sector, particularly football. He also praised the Egyptian national team's performance in its World Cup opener and said he admired the country's progress across a range of sectors since his most recent visit to Egypt.
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For his part, Abou Rida thanked the FIFA president for the commemorative gift presented on behalf of FIFA to President El-Sisi. He said the Egyptian state continued to support the development of football, with the aim of helping the sport reach the highest level and fulfil the aspirations of Egyptian fans.
Abou Rida also highlighted the recent performances of Egypt's senior national team, as well as the achievements of the youth and junior sides, describing them as evidence of continued progress. He said efforts would continue to achieve further success in the coming period.
Infantino has previously spoken of his affection for Egypt and has visited the country on several occasions. Most recently, in 2025, he spent a family holiday in the coastal city of New Alamein.
 Photo Credit: Egyptian Football Association&rsquo;s official page

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