‘I will do everything in my power to…’: Mohamed Salah reacts to Egypt’s World Cup exit after Argentina defeat

Mohamed Salah. (Image via Getty) Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has shared an emotional message with fans after knocking the Pharaohs out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to do everything in his power to help the national team achieve more success on the international stage.Salah joined the X following Egypt’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat by reigning champions Argentina in the Round of 16 and urged fans to keep believing in the team.“I know you are still upset, but I promise you that I will do everything in my power to ensure that this is a new beginning for Egyptian football on the international stage. Qualifying for the World Cup will not be enough and just participating will not cut it. This team deserves your trust,” Salah wrote on X.

Egypt’s historic World Cup journey

Although Egypt’s campaign ended in disappointment, the tournament marked one of the greatest successes in the nation’s football history. The Pharaohs qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping CAF Qualifying Group A under head coach Hossam Hassan. Under captain Mohamed Salah, Egypt put on an unforgettable run that captured the attention of football fans around the world.

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Share an opinionEgypt booked their place in the knockout stages after earning a crucial 1-1 draw against Iran in their final Group G match. They then created history in the round of 32 by beating Australia 4–2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1–1 in Dallas, giving the country their first ever victory in a World Cup knockout match.Their dream run ended in Atlanta, where they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against defending champions Argentina 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, adding to the 2 goals he scored during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.