Algerian sports commentator Hafid Derradji, star of beIN SPORTS, congratulated the Egyptian national team on reaching the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history, describing the achievement as 'a new page in the history of Egyptian and world football.'

Derradji wrote on his official Facebook account: 'The men of Egypt did it and wrote a new page with merit and deservedness... Congratulations to Egypt and its great people, 120 million strong,' stressing that the achievement is 'the fruit of faith, work, and a fighting spirit that knows no impossible.'

The Algerian commentator added: 'This is the status Egypt deserves, and this is the natural position of Egyptian football among the world's elite,' referring to the Pharaohs' right to compete at the global level.

Derradji praised the 'determination and perseverance' shown by the Egyptian national team, affirming that 'dreams turn into reality when men believe in them,' before concluding his congratulations with 'A thousand congratulations to Egypt... and onward in the World Cup journey.'

It is worth noting that Derradji's congratulations received widespread interaction on social media platforms, where followers considered it 'a model of Arab sportsmanship.'