With a 3-2 away win against Honduras on October 10, the team secured qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Weeks later at the 2007 Copa América in Venezuela, the team lost all three games, his first defeats in charge. With the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup taking place immediately following the Confederations Cup, Bradley selected a largely second-tier squad, which advanced to the final before losing 5-0 to Mexico. Pharaohs despite the suspension of the Egyptian Premier League following the Port Said Stadium riot.
