Did Mohamed Salah Announce Retirement After Egypt's Loss to Argentina?

Argentina completed a historic comeback in the Round of 16 against Egypt, as they overcame a 2-goal-deficit to win it 3-2 in injury time. The Pharaohs took the lead in the 15th minute through a goal from Yasser Ibrahim, and they got their second of the night in the 61st minute from Mostafa Ziko, despite seeing his first effort chalked out by VAR.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the game, but that didn't stop La Albiceleste from inspiring a comeback. Cristian Romero scored in the 79th minute to pull one back, followed by a blistering shot from one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi, to equalize just four minutes later.

Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback with a header in injury time, to end the Egyptian hopes once and for all. Amidst all this chaos, one of the best AFCON players, Mohamed Salah, might have played his last game for the national team.

So, has the Mohamed Salah retirement been announced? Or is it imminent? Let's find out.

Has Mo Salah Decided To Retire From Egypt National Team?

As of now, there has been no clear indication regarding Mohamed Salah retirement. The winger played his heart out today, but unfortunately ended up on the losing side. This is the third time that he has lost to a side that had Lionel Messi in it.

The Salah retirement is indeed imminent as he too is nearing the eclipse of his career, with his age nearing the 40s when the next edition of the World Cup comes by. One of the best wingers in the world currently, Mo Salah has already left Liverpool and is being linked with a move away to the Saudi lands, which is a clear indication that he has started declining on footballing levels.

However, there hasn't been any official statement regarding the Mohamed Salah retirement from the player himself or the Egyptian FA. It is hoped that Salah will decide after the heads have cooled following a breathtaking Argentina vs Egypt game in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.