International player Mohamed Salah has proven his prominent presence in the World Cup. After Egypt’s national team, the “Pharaohs,” exited the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, Khaled Drindaly, Vice President of the Egyptian Football Association, confirmed that this edition will not be Mohamed Salah’s last in his international career. He expressed great confidence in Salah leading the team in upcoming global tournaments.
In a special statement to “Abu Dhabi Sports” channel, Drindaly emphasized that the ambition does not stop at what was achieved in the 2026 World Cup but extends to building a new Egyptian football generation capable of strong competition.
He explained that the federation aims to attract the largest number of Egyptian players playing abroad to strengthen the national team, which has begun to command respect on the international stage.
The future vision for Egyptian football is not limited to including professionals only but also involves developing local talents and integrating them with international experiences.
The association aims to prepare a complete team capable of competing confidently against major teams, benefiting from the experience gained in global championships.
Drindaly also pointed out that the Egyptian team has risen to occupy a distinguished place among the top 16 teams worldwide, reflecting the significant development that Egyptian football has witnessed.
He confirmed that players no longer feel any intimidation when facing major teams and that maintaining this high level remains the highest priority for the federation in the upcoming phase to achieve the best results in the next World Cup.
Confidence in Mohamed Salah’s ability to lead the new generation and the strategic planning to attract Egyptian talents worldwide represent the cornerstone in building a strong team capable of competing globally and fulfilling the aspirations of Egyptian fans on international stages.
