Minister of Tourism and Sports Ermek Marzhikpayev, families and relatives of football players, fans, as well as employees of the Olympic Training Center for Wrestling solemnly welcomed the Kazakhstan national football team at the airport. N. Nazarbayev after the match with Slovenia.

Ermek Marzhikpayev thanked the entire team for their performance:

“You gave a lot of positive and joyful emotions to all Kazakhstanis, even those who were far from football, and from sports in general. With their worthy play, they changed the attitude towards all football in the country and raised the image of Kazakhstan in the international arena. The whole country did not sleep and cheered for you in front of their screens. You are great fellows, you managed to rally the whole country around you. Thousands of children want to be like you and also play for the Kazakhstan national team in the future. Thank you guys for everything!” - said the minister.