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Egypt demands Fifa give state TV World Cup rights

Egyptian fans cheering the Egyptian team in a past match. [Photo/Courtesy]

Egyptians hoping to watch the World Cup for free have been offered a chink of light after the country's competition authority said it was obliging Fifa to let state TV show games.

Egypt's national team — including star striker Mohamed Salah — is gearing up for its first World Cup in 28 years, but matches are only being broadcast in the country by Qatar-based pay television network beIN.

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