Mohamed Salah's Egypt side were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in highly controversial circumstances on Tuesday evening.
The Pharaohs led 2-0 going into the final 15 minutes of the match, but they could not hold on as Argentina scored three late goals to send them out of the competition.
Egypt were not happy at all with some of the refereeing decisions made during the match. Egypt had a goal controversially ruled out in the second half, while they also thought Enzo Fernandez's winner should have been disallowed and their side awarded a penalty for a foul on Salah in the build-up.
The African side couldn't contain their emotions after they exited the competition. Mostafa Ziko said the tournament was 'rigged' for Argentina to win the World Cup, while manager Hossam Hassan echoed those thoughts and vowed to boycott the rest of the tournament.
Egypt have since made an official complaint to FIFA and released an extraordinary statement slamming the officials.
Mohamed Salah's Actions At Full-Time
Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt vs Argentina at the 2026 World CupREUTERS/Paul Childs
Salah, understandably, was crestfallen at his side's defeat. At 34 years old, it is very likely that this summer's competition was his last appearance at a World Cup.
New footage has now emerged showing the Liverpool legend's actions after the final whistle. While Egypt's coaching staff were losing their heads and his teammates were making their complaints known to the officials, Salah kept a level head and showed real class.
After shaking hands with Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, Salah made his way to the officials. Several of his teammates were complaining to the officials, but Salah put an end to that as he ushered them away.
Egypt's captain, who has been capped 121 times by his country, then shook hands with the officials before walking away.
His actions have gone down well on Reddit. One fan said: "He’s one of the classiest people in sports, both on and off the pitch, respect to him," while another commented: "Mo Salah continues to be one of the classiest guys in global sports."
A third wrote: "It’s refreshing to see captains actually acting like the leaders they’re supposed to be," while a fourth said: "Good lad, sometimes you lose and you need to take it on the chin. Proper sportsmanship."
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Ian Wright: Enzo Fernandez's Winner Should've Been Disallowed
Mohamed Salah in action at the 2026 World CupREUTERS/Paul Childs
Ian Wright was adamant that Fernandez's winner should have been disallowed and Egypt awarded a penalty. He said on ITV Sport:
"That's what happening with VAR now, they're pulling it back f you're going to pull it back for Argentina on the edge of the box to disallow a goal, you have to pull it back for this one with Mo Salah."
Wright added: “He's been caught. Whatever we say, it might be minimal, he's been caught and then they go up the other end."
Argentina will face Switzerland in the last eight of the competition. Their match will take place at Kansas City Stadium on July 11.
Egypt, meanwhile, have returned home following their exit. Salah will now turn his attention to addressing his future. He left Liverpool this summer, and it is currently unclear where he will play his football next season.