Brazilian forward Juan Bezerra, who came through Vasco da Gama’s youth academy and plays for Zamalek, was named both Player of the Season and Best Right Winger at the Egyptian Football Awards.
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Morocco, Egypt and Algeria were the highest-ranked Arab national teams at the tournament, according to the overall FIFA rankings released on Monday (20).
Diplomats from Egypt and Brazil highlighted the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and closer ties between Egypt and Mercosur during a reception held in Brasília.
Egypt’s national football team was given a festive welcome at Cairo International Stadium on Monday (13). The country is celebrating its best-ever FIFA World Cup performance after reaching the round of 16, where it lost 3-2 to Argentina despite having taken the lead during the match. ©Khaled Desouki/AFP
Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt have advanced from the group stage to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco has already secured a place in the Round of 16.
Amazonbai will be responsible for shipping 10 metric tons of açaí produced by communities in northern Brazil to Algeria by the end of this year. The product holds sustainability certifications.
The Egyptian national team secured its first-ever World Cup victory on Sunday (21), defeating New Zealand 3–1. Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 on Friday (19), giving Arab teams a total of two positive results in the tournament.
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Wednesday (17) on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, which they attended as invited guests.
Athletes Ali Farag and Ramy Ashour, two legends of Egyptian squash, spoke with participants at the 1st Squash Experience about their careers, behind-the-scenes stories, and the challenges of the sport.
A Brazilian officiating team will oversee the Arab side’s opening match against Belgium on Monday (15). The tournament’s opening game also featured a Brazilian referee.
Data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services show a 0.7% increase in exports and a 21.5% decline in imports compared to the same period in 2025.
In the latest round of warm-up matches ahead of the tournament, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan suffered defeats, while Iraq, Qatar and Morocco drew. Saudi Arabia secured a win, and Algeria will take the field on Tuesday (9).
Syrian chocolates are expected to start being exported to Brazil, while a Tunisian date company is in advanced talks for new deals. These are among the results of Arab companies’ participation in a space organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber in the São Paulo trade fair.
Brazil’s leading retail trade show will feature exhibitors showcasing chocolates, dates, olive oils, and frozen fruits at two booths organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
