Albania
Albania's elimination, coached by Brazilian Sylvinho, by Poland in the European playoff semi-final on Thursday in Warsaw ends a historic streak. For the first time since 1930, the 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, may proceed without any Brazilian coaches leading participating squads.
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Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat arrived in Tirana on Sunday to chair the Egyptian-Albanian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, meeting for the first time since 1993. The committee aims to explore cooperation avenues and strengthen bilateral relations, opening broader prospects for partnerships in trade, economic collaboration, and joint investments. The session includes a joint business forum with private-sector participants to discuss investment opportunities.