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Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
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Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
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‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes
The advertisements play on Egypt's poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they ring true
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