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Egypt eyes World Cup as golden opportunity for economy

After a 28-year absence, Egypt hopes to take advantage of its participation in the 2018 World Cup, hosted by Russia, to achieve some economic gains.

Football Soccer - Egypt v Tunisia - International Friendly Match - Cairo Stadium, Egypt - 8/1/17- Team Egypt listens to the national anthem behind an Egyptian national flag ahead of the match. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RC1D261A9970
The Egyptian national team listens to the national anthem behind an Egyptian national flag ahead of a match in Cairo, Jan. 8, 2017. — REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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