Listen to this: Russian harpist play Egypt’s national anthem

Listen to this: Russian harpist play Egypt’s national anthem: Russian composer Sasha Boldachev played Egypt’s national anthem as part of the festivities in the build-up to the cup (watch, runtime: 01:00).

Looking ahead: The US, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating a surprisingly strong rival bid from Morocco, BBC reports. “The 2026 tournament will be the biggest World Cup ever held — with 48 teams playing 80 matches over 34 days.”