The preparations for the tribute ceremony of the Egyptian national team after its historic participation in the 2026 World Cup witnessed new developments, after Mustafa Azzam, the Secretary-General of the Egyptian Football Association, revealed details of the anticipated celebration hosted by the Cairo International Stadium, which will bring together current national team stars with Egyptian football legends on an exceptional night, carrying many surprises for the fans.

The Egyptian national team had ended its participation in the 2026 World Cup finals by reaching the round of 16, before bidding farewell to the tournament after its exciting loss to the defending champion Argentina with a score of (3-2), in one of the most prominent matches of the tournament.

Mustafa Azzam said, in televised statements on 'On Sport' channel, that the Cairo Stadium celebration comes as a continuation of the celebration held in the city of El Alamein, in appreciation of what the Egyptian national team presented during its journey in the 2026 World Cup.

He explained that the celebration will witness the presence of the national team players along with their families on the field, in a festive atmosphere aimed at honoring the achievement made by the team and involving the players' families in this special occasion.

Azzam added that the Egyptian Football Association extended invitations, despite the short time, to a number of historic generations of the national team, foremost among them the 1986 generation, the Africa Cup of Nations champions, and the 1990 generation that participated in the World Cup finals in Italy, along with the champions of the historic treble in the editions of 2006, 2008, and 2010, in addition to the players of the 2018 national team who participated in the World Cup in Russia.

He pointed out that the main stand in Cairo Stadium will be allocated to the stars and legends of Egyptian football, stressing that the aim is for them to be at the forefront of the scene during the celebration, in a message reflecting the continuity of generations and the interconnectedness of Egyptian football history, and confirming that achievements are built on what previous generations have accomplished.

The Secretary-General of the Football Association confirmed that all arrangements for the ceremony are proceeding at full speed, to ensure the celebration comes out in the best possible manner, befitting the status of the national team and the legends who will be honored.

He also clarified that the United Sports Company is organizing the event, noting that it has prepared a set of special segments and surprises that will give the celebration an exceptional character, celebrating the history of Egyptian football and its icons.

In the same context, 'Tazkarti' company announced the release of tickets for the tribute ceremony of the Egyptian national team, which will be held at the Cairo International Stadium, with a full capacity crowd.

The ceremony is scheduled to be performed by artist Tamer Hosny, as the celebration takes place on Monday evening, July 13, starting at 9:00 PM, and lasting for three hours, on a night expected to witness a special festive atmosphere combining sports and art, celebrating Egypt's national team and its achievement in the 2026 World Cup.