'I'll do everything in my power to ... ': Salah reacts to Egypt's World Cup exit
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah issued an emotional statement following his team's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Despite the exit, Salah expressed pride in the team's historic performance and promised a stronger future for Egyptian football.
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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah shared an emotional message with fans after the Pharaohs were knocked 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 to X following Egypt's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to reigning champions Argentina in the Round of 16 and urged supporters to keep believing in the team."I know you're still upset, but I promise you that I'll do everything in my power to ensure this marks a fresh start for Egyptian football on the international stage. Qualifying for the World Cup won't be enough, and just participating won't cut it either. This team deserves your trust," Salah wrote on X.Egypt's Historic World Cup JourneyAlthough Egypt's campaign ended in disappointment, the tournament marked one of the greatest achievements in the nation's football history.
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