Classy Mo Salah consoles heartbroken Australia stars before even celebrating with Egypt team-mates after shootout win

MOHAMED SALAH consoled the gutted Australia side before he celebrated Egypt’s penalty win over them. The 34-year-old Liverpool legend captained his side to a 1-1 draw with the Aussies on Friday night in Dallas. When it was his turn to take The Pharaohs’ third spot-kick, after a goalless extra time, the veteran genius dinked a Panenka down the middle. And, after Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed their crucial 12-yard efforts, Hossam Abdelmaguid put Egypt into the last 16. But as he smashed the decisive spot-kick in – and the Egypt squad rushed down the pitch to celebrate alongside the match-winner – Salah did not join them. He instead made a point of turning round and shaking hands with, or putting an arm around, each of the gutted losers. read more on the world cup Fans watching on loved what they saw. One wrote: “Pure class from Salah. Respect first, celebration second. That’s real sportsmanship.” A second added: “He’s a classy guy is mo.” Another said: “That’s the kind of sportsmanship you love to see.” Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS CLICK ON PIC FOR STAR’S PROFILE While one praised: “Every kid playing the game right now needs to see this.” After donning a Tutankhamun headdress to mark his nation’s Pyramid scheme paying off, the Prem icon said: “It’s history. “I told the boys before the game that this is the biggest stage you can play on. Enjoy it and don’t let the pressure get to you. “I’m glad that we managed to win the game, bad luck for them. I’m happy that we wrote history today.” When asked about his high-risk second pen, he added: “If somebody was going to do it, it would be me. “I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence. “I decided last minute, I had to do it.” No player has created more chances at the 2026 World Cup than Salah, who is level with Belgium’s Leandro Trossard on 16. But the little mastermind did not seem 100 per cent fit for most of the match and now needs a rapid recovery for the next test against reigning champions Argentina. World Cup 2026 - all the info IT'S A KNOCKOUT The knockout stages of the World Cup are hotting up. England believe football might finally be coming home after 60 years of hurt, with Harry Kane on fire. But the likes of France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina are all serious contenders to go all the way. Heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands have both been knocked out on penalties in the Round of 32. LATEST NEWS - All pubs that will open for England’s 1am World Cup clash - Mexican journalists planning to sabotage England’s preparations - England’s ‘spygate’ fears see chiefs make late change to schedule - The technology that kept Ronaldo’s World Cup dream alive - Ronaldo in tears as he wears Jota shirt in emotional tribute KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.