Mohamed Salah shows true colors with act toward Australia players immediately after win

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Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 after beating Australia on penalties, but rather than immediately celebrate World Cup history, Mohamed Salah showed his class in DallasMohamed Salah shook hands with the Australian national team before celebrating Egypt's win(Image: 2026 FIFA)Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah showed his class immediately after Egypt won its first-ever World Cup knockout game against Australia, with a touching gesture to his heartbroken opponents.There were injury concerns surrounding Salah heading into Friday's Round of 32 clash against Australia in Dallas, but he managed to play all 120 minutes as a 1-1 draw couldn't be decided in extra time. Egypt took the lead inside 13 minutes through Emam Ashour, but a Mohamed Hany own goal tied the game.Egypt scored all four penalties during the shootout, and Salah even chipped substitute goalkeeper Matt Ryan, who failed to make an impact despite replacing Patrick Beach in the 119th minute.

Two Australia misses handed Egypt a 4-2 shootout win, but Salah was composed as his nation advanced.Salah could potentially be participating in his final World Cup, and it's been a memorable one for Egypt. It was also an emotional occasion for Egypt, with fans also seen in tears at a watch party in Cairo, as shown on the FOX Sports broadcast.While Salah failed to score in the game, his penalty not only helped Egypt advance to the next round but also served as a clear statement after a questionable coaching decision.

"If somebody was going to do it, it would be me," Salah said after the game."I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence. I decided last minute, I had to do it."Salah then spoke about advancing to the next round, and added, "It's history.