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Video: See how Mohamed Salah reacted after being asked to take off his cap

From Egypt Independent · () English

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  • Egypt's national football team coach, Hossam Hassan, asked captain Mohamed Salah to remove his cap before a team photo upon arrival in the US.
  • Salah initially complied but quickly put his cap back on after the coach turned away, a moment that went viral.
  • The Egyptian team is preparing for its fourth World Cup appearance, aiming to advance past the group stage.

A moment captured upon the Egyptian national football team's arrival in the United States for the World Cup has sparked online discussion. Coach Hossam Hassan was seen gesturing to team captain Mohamed Salah, requesting he remove his cap before an official group photograph.

Video circulating on social media shows Salah complying with the coach's request. However, as soon as Hassan turned away, the star player swiftly put his cap back on. This quick action, observed as the official photoshoot commenced, quickly gained traction online.

The Egyptian national team is set to compete in its fourth World Cup, having previously participated in the 1934, 1990, and 2018 editions. This year, the team aims to break its streak of group stage exits and achieve a historic milestone for Egyptian football on the global stage. Egypt has been drawn into Group G for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

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