Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah shared an emotional message with the fans after the Africans were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to do everything in their power to help the national team achieve the best in the world.Salah arrived at the X following Egypt’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to reigning champions Argentina in the Round of 16 and urged fans to keep believing in the team.“I know you are still disappointed, but I promise you that I will do everything in my power to ensure that this marks the new beginning of Egyptian football in the world. Qualifying for the World Cup will not be enough, and just participating will not pass. The team must rely on you,” Salah wrote on X.
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Although Egypt’s campaign ended in disappointment, the tournament became one of the greatest in the country’s football history. The Pharaohs qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping CAF Qualifying Group A under head coach Hossam Hassan. Led by captain Mohamed Salah, Egypt produced an unforgettable performance that captured the attention of football fans around the world.Egypt booked their place in the finals after a 1-1 draw against Iran in their last Group G match. They then made history in the Round of 32 by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended 1-1 in Dallas, giving the country their first knockout win at the World Cup.Their dream run ended in Atlanta, where they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Argentina’s defenders in the Round of 16. Salah scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists during Egypt’s historic run to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, in addition to the 2 goals he scored at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
