Mohamed Salah is brimming with confidence as he leads Egypt toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Pharaohs’ captain believes history will repeat itself under Hani Abou Rida’s leadership at the Football Association, setting the stage for another triumphant qualification. With crucial matches against Ethiopia and Sierra Leone looming on March 21 and 26, Salah’s optimism is infectious, driving the team forward.
“We have previously qualified for the 2018 World Cup in the presence of Abou Rida, and the matter will be repeated with the current council and the technical staff (led by Hossam Hassan),” Salah said in a statement released by the Egyptian Federation’s media center. He also congratulated Abou Rida and the board, signaling a united front despite past tensions following the 2018 tournament, where he’d criticized the Federation’s camp management.
Today, Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy visited the team’s training session before heading to Morocco, where Egypt will face Ethiopia in a neutral venue due to substandard stadiums back home. Sobhy assured the players of the state’s full backing, echoing the nation’s hopes for a World Cup return.
