Day 7 of the Homeless World Cup brought dramatic football under heavy rain in Oslo, as Egypt stunned the reigning champions Mexico to reach the men\u2019s final, marking a historic first for Africa in the tournament\u2019s two-decade history.<\/p>\n
The North Africans battled fiercely to a 4\u20133 victory over Mexico, thanks in large part to the heroic performance of goalkeeper Mohamed Hussein Badawy, who pulled off a string of crucial saves to keep his side in contention. His efforts ensured Egypt not only survived the reigning champions but also advanced with confidence to face Portugal in tomorrow\u2019s final showdown.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Egypt had faced continental rivals South Africa in a gripping semi-final encounter. South African captain Niyaaz Adriaanse set the tone with a thunderous long-range strike, before Egypt\u2019s dynamic forward Mostafa Mohamed Ismael leveled the score. Ismael, whose quick feet and relentless energy have been one of the stories of the tournament, proved instrumental once again in propelling Egypt to victory.<\/p>\n
While the Egyptian men made history, Mexico\u2019s women continued their dominance. The defending champions, aiming for an unprecedented eighth consecutive title, will meet Uganda in the women\u2019s final.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition in Oslo builds on the legacy of last year\u2019s record-breaking tournament in Seoul, Republic of Korea, which drew more than 500 players on specially built pitches. With the drama, passion, and historic milestones already witnessed, the 2025 Homeless World Cup is shaping up to be the tournament\u2019s biggest and most inspiring yet.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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