# The barber for team Egypt hopes his haircuts are bringing World Cup luck

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Podcast: [All Things Considered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-things-considered-1709162)
Published: 2026-07-02T21:33:25+00:00
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Egypt has never advanced this far in the World Cup. A Seattle-area barber hopes his haircuts for the team are bringing them luck.

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