Cairo, July 9 - An official EgyptAir special flight has been dispatched to repatriate the Egyptian national football team from Atlanta following their highly controversial defeat against Argentina in the recent FIFA World Cup 2026. The dedicated flight represents a coordinated effort to ensure the swift, comfortable return of the athletes.
According to official flight tracking schedules from the national carrier, Flight MS3009 departed Cairo International Airport early Wednesday morning. EgyptAir deployed a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as SU-GET, to execute this direct, long-haul transatlantic aviation operation to Georgia.
The Pharaohs are officially scheduled to touch down at El Alamein International Airport on Friday morning. Local aviation authorities and sports representatives are finalizing the logistics at the coastal airport to receive the returning players and coaching staff.
Upon their arrival on Egyptian soil, members of the national squad are scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi. This high-profile presidential reception underscores the immense national significance of the team’s World Cup tournament run despite the heartbreak.
