Jubilation in Egypt after first World Cup berth in 28 years

Egypt's capital crackled with fireworks and blared with horns as the country reached the World Cup for the first time in 28 years as rare scenes of joy took hold of city blocks celebrating a 2-1 victory over Congo.

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Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egyptians celebrate their victory in a soccer match against Congo that qualifies Egypt for the World Cup, in Cairo, Egypt October 8, 2017.
Egypt's Ramadan Sobhi celebrates World Cup qualification after the match.
Egypt's Ramadan Sobhi celebrates World Cup qualification after the match.
Egypt's team players celebrate wining against Congo's team during their World Cup 2018 Africa qualifying match between Egypt and Congo at the Borg el-Arab stadium in Alexandria on October 8, 2017.
Egypt's team players celebrate wining against Congo's team during their World Cup 2018 Africa qualifying match between Egypt and Congo at the Borg el-Arab stadium in Alexandria on October 8, 2017.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and team mates celebrate World Cup qualification after the match.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and team mates celebrate World Cup qualification after the match.

Published: Mon 9 Oct 2017, 7:03 AM

Last updated: Mon 9 Oct 2017, 3:21 PM

Egypt fans display a banner in reference to Mohamed Salah.
Egypt fans display a banner in reference to Mohamed Salah.

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