Back to World Cup: Egypt starts the dream by facing Uruguay

CAIRO – 15 June 2018:In Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Friday afternoon, in the Ekaterinburg Arena, the World Cup will announce the return of a football nation that has achieved everything but history at the World Cup.

Egypt faces Uruguay in their opener at the group stage (Group A) at 02:00 p.m. (CLT).

Welcome back, @Pharaohs!

Will #EGY record their first #WorldCup victory today?#EGYURU pic.twitter.com/AQYIv2lSTM

— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

Two previous participations for the Pharaohs, at 1934 and 1990, wrote history for the most successful country in Africa. Both previous appearances didn’t witness success; only two goals through Abdel Rahman Fawzy in 1934 at a game that ended with a 4-2 loss against Hungary; and Magdy Abdel Ghany’s single goal in the 1-1 draw against The Netherlands in 1990.

After 28 years, Salah’s teammates look for a surprise in Russia. Everyone hopes for a qualification to the second round; which is possible.

🗣 "The only goal which is left now is to do well in the #WorldCup"

Can @ElHadary lead @Pharaohs to glory in Russia? #EGY pic.twitter.com/iNLGvv6k5Y

— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

Egyptian fans at cafes, homes, squares and the Ekaterinburg Arena, will unite behind their Egyptian national team and write history for Egypt.

FACTS

1- This is Uruguay’s 13th World Cup. It’s also their third appearance in a row, their longest streak of participations since 1962 and 1974 (4).
2- Uruguay remainsunbeaten by anAfrican opposition at the World Cup; two draws and a single victory.
3- Uruguay beat Egypt in their only previous encounter, defeating them 2-0 in Alexandria in August 2006.

The World Cup draw put Egypt in Group A alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and the host nation, Russia.

Line-ups
Egypt’s Hector Cuper and Uruguay’s Tabarez start their clash with theseline-ups:

Egypt (4-2-3-1): El-Shenawy; Fathi, Gabr, Hegazi, Abdel Shafy; Tarek Hamed, Elneny; Trezeguet, el-Said, Warda; Marwan Mohsen

إليكم تشكيل #الفراعنة لمباراة اليوم
🆚 @Uruguay #روسيا2018#ThePharaohs#egy pic.twitter.com/3p5NDudg7A

— Egypt National Football Team (@Pharaohs) June 15, 2018

Uruguay (4-4-2): Muslera; Varela, Gimenez, Godin, Caceres; Nandez, Vecino, Bentancur, De Arrascaeta; Cavani, Suarez.

#EGYURU | Alineación confirmada de @Uruguay para el encuentro que disputará ante @Pharaohs a la hora 9 (Uy) por la 1a fecha del Grupo A de #Rusia2018.#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/LVE4q5kSJg

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 15, 2018