12/07/2026
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has shared an emotional message after his team's historic FIFA World Cup journey came to an end with a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 16.
Despite the painful loss, Salah urged fans not to lose hope, saying this is only the beginning of a new chapter for Egyptian football. Egypt made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and came within minutes of pulling off one of the tournament's biggest upsets before Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback.
The Egyptian Football Association has also lodged a complaint with FIFA over several controversial refereeing decisions, including a VAR-overturned goal and a penalty appeal involving Salah.
While the defeat has left fans disappointed, Salah's message has inspired many supporters to stay united and believe that Egyptian football has a bright future ahead.