Egypt U-17 wins Gulf Cup, returns home to finalize World Cup preparations

Egypt's U-17 team returned to Cairo on Thursday after winning the Gulf Cup for the first time, beating the UAE in the final.

• The squad defeated the UAE 3-1 in Wednesday's final in Doha to win the Under-17 Gulf Cup for the first time.
• Egypt won all six tournament matches, scoring 25 goals and conceding two, competing as an honorary guest.
• Egyptian Football Association secretary-general Mostafa Azzam received the delegation upon its arrival in Cairo.
• Egypt will open its Under-17 World Cup campaign against Greece on November 19, having been drawn with Qatar, Greece, and Panama.