Cairo: Prime Minister MoUstafa Madbouly wished Egypt national football team success in its upcoming FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia on Friday. In his remarks at the weekly press conference following the Cabinet meeting in the New Capital, Madbouly expressed his hopes for a victory by the national team, led by head coach Hossam Hassan.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Prime Minister highlighted the special significance of the match, as it marks Egypt's first appearance in the World Cup Round of 32 in the tournament's history.