Egypt's elimination: Mohamed Salah's powerful words in the locker room

07.07.26 FT World Cup

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Despite Egypt’s controversial elimination in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup against reigning champions Argentina, Mohamed Salah made a point to deliver a powerful message to his teammates, praising their fighting spirit and commitment throughout the tournament.

After leading by two goals, the Pharaohs ultimately fell (3-2) in a stunning turnaround.

Egypt had taken a strong step toward qualification thanks to goals from Yasser Ibrahim (15th) and Zizo (67th). But the Albiceleste completely flipped the script in a matter of minutes with goals from Cristian Romero (79th), Lionel Messi (83rd), and Enzo Fernández deep into stoppage time (90+2).

Mohamed Salah: "The future of the Egyptian national team will be brighter"

According to the English edition of beIN Sports, Mohamed Salah gathered his teammates in the locker room immediately after the final whistle to offer them a few words of encouragement.

The Pharaohs’ captain expressed his pride in his teammates, highlighting their determination, self-sacrifice, and courage throughout their World Cup journey.

According to the Qatari broadcaster, Salah said: "I am proud of all of you. You fought until the very last minute and showed Egypt’s true character. Don’t see this result as the end, because we still have so much more to achieve."

The all-time top scorer in Egyptian national team history concluded by warmly thanking the supporters for their unwavering backing. He also expressed optimism for the Pharaohs’ future, believing that the experience gained during this World Cup will provide a solid foundation for the challenges ahead.

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