Egypt’s training session in Spokane, USA, was not just a normal practice before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It turned into a special scene, full of official welcome, fan support, and excitement before Egypt’s opening match against Belgium in the group stage.

Egypt held its training session at Gonzaga University, after FIFA chose the university’s field as the team’s training base during its stay in the United States. The Egyptian squad found a positive and encouraging atmosphere before the start of the official matches.

Dr. Katia Passerini, President of Gonzaga University, attended Egypt’s training session and welcomed the Egyptian delegation. She also spoke to the players and coaching staff, expressing her happiness at hosting Egypt in Spokane during the 2026 World Cup.

The warm welcome was not limited to Gonzaga University. Egypt’s national team also received a special reception from the Mayor of Spokane. This showed the city’s interest in hosting the Egyptian team and gave the players positive energy before the start of their World Cup campaign.

Egyptian Fans Give the Team Strong Support

A number of Egyptian fans living in the United States attended the training session to support the players and the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan. The fans showed great excitement and wanted to send a strong message of support to the Pharaohs before their first World Cup match.

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The fans’ attendance came as part of FIFA’s open training day initiative for some of the teams taking part in the tournament. The idea is to bring fans closer to the players and create a festive atmosphere before the official matches begin.

Egypt’s players interacted with the fans during and after the session. Mohamed Salah, the captain of the national team, was one of the main stars of the moment. Salah signed shirts for the fans after training, in a scene that pleased the supporters and attracted attention, especially because the Liverpool star is very popular among Egyptians and football fans in the United States.

Full Focus Before the First Match

Despite the positive atmosphere around the camp, Egypt continue to prepare seriously for their match against Belgium on Monday, June 15, in the first round of the group stage. This match will be a strong test for the Pharaohs, as Belgium are an experienced team with a big reputation at the international level.

Egypt are in Group Seven, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran. It is a group that requires a strong start, because the result of the first match could play an important role in Egypt’s chances of reaching the knockout rounds.

Egypt will begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 at 10:00 PM Cairo time. They will then face New Zealand on June 22 at 4:00 AM, before playing against Iran on June 27 at 6:00 AM.

With an official reception from Spokane, a warm welcome from Gonzaga University, and strong support from the Egyptian community, Egypt are enjoying positive vibes before the start of the World Cup. But the most important part will come on the pitch, when the Pharaohs begin their real test against Belgium.