During the call, Abdelatty underscored the importance of preserving Syria's unity and territorial integrity and reiterated Egypt's condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Damascus. He stressed the need to strengthen Syrian national institutions and rejected any foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. He also emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all their forms.
Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year's edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details.