Modern Sport FC pulled off a major upset, defeating Pyramids FC 2-1 away from home in the Egyptian Premier League on August 26, 2025. The shock result at the 30 June Stadium saw the underdogs overcome one of the league's heavyweight clubs with a disciplined and counter-attacking performance. Pyramids FC, expected to dominate, took an early lead, but Modern Sport FC showed great resilience to equalize before the break against the run of play. The second half was a tense affair, and Modern Sport stunned the home crowd by scoring the winner with fifteen minutes remaining, capitalizing on a defensive mistake. The victory was a historic one for Modern Sport, providing a massive boost to their survival hopes, while for Pyramids FC, it was a damaging and unexpected defeat in their title pursuit.