Captain of Egypt: Mohamed Salah shared an emotional message with fans after the Pharaohs were kicked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to do everything in his power to help the national team achieve greater success on the international stage.Salah took the X after Egypt’s heartbreaking 3-2 loss to reigning champions Argentina in the Round of 16 and urged supporters to keep believing in the team.“I know you are still angry, but I promise you that I will do everything in my power to make sure that this marks a new beginning for Egyptian football on the international stage. Qualifying for the World Cup is not enough, and just participating will not cut it either. This team deserves your trust,” wrote Salah in X.
Egypt’s Historic World Cup Journey:
Although Egypt’s campaign ended in disappointment, the tournament marked one of the greatest achievements in the country’s football history. The Pharaohs qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping the CAF Qualifying Group A under head coach Hossam Hassan. Led by captain Mohamed Salah, Egypt made a memorable run that caught the attention of football fans around the world.Egypt booked their place in the knockout stage after earning a crucial 1-1 draw against Iran in their final match in Group G. They then made history in the Round of 32 by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, securing the country’s first ever victory in a World Cup knockout match.Their dream run ended in Atlanta, where they suffered a narrow 3-2 loss against defending champion Argentina in the Round of 16. Salah scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists during Egypt’s historic run to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, adding to the 2 goals he scored during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.