A security crisis disrupts the Egyptian national team's camp

The Egyptian national team returned to their training camp in Spokane, Washington, after security officials refused to allow them to stay temporarily in Seattle during this phase of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptian team had achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, Canada, during the group stage. Following the match, there was a desire to travel directly to Seattle to begin preparations for their upcoming match against Iran, but security concerns prevented this, prompting the team to return to their main base in Spokane as per the pre-established plan. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed in a statement that the delegation, led by the coaching staff, arrived in Spokane on a private plane, noting that the flight between Vancouver and the American city took approximately 45 minutes. The statement indicated that the team will continue their preparations as normal at their current camp, gearing up for the anticipated match against Iran in the third round of the group stage. The Egyptian national team leads its group with 4 points after two rounds, and needs a positive result in the next match to guarantee qualification to the next round, in a possible historic achievement for the first time.