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Pyramids FC player Sherif Ekrami highly praised the game of Egypt national team and Al Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeyr during the 2016 World Cup match against Argentina. Ekrami stated that Shobeyr demonstrated 'the greatest individual performance in Egyptian history.'

Match Result and Game Assessment

In the round of 16 match, the Egyptian national team lost to Argentina with a score of three goals to two. Ekrami shared his thoughts on his official X account, writing that the Egyptian national team managed to turn a match that Argentina was expected to win into one where they had to explain and defend their advantage.

Player's Stance

He clarified that his words are not intended to diminish the status of the reigning champion, but rather reflect the scale of the game shown by the team and the injustice they faced. Ekrami emphasized: 'For me, the greatest individual performance in the history of the Egyptian national team was recorded today by the name of Mostafa Shobeyr.'

In conclusion of his message, he noted that despite the team's defeat, it gained the respect of the global community.

The Egyptian national team made the most significant leap in the FIFA world ranking following a historic victory over Australia. This win secured the team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, an unprecedented achievement for Egyptian football.

World Ranking Positions

The 'Pharaohs' team climbed five places, taking 24th place in the world list. This result is the highest for Egypt since 2017, when the team held 19th place after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Historical Achievements

Previously, Egypt's highest FIFA ranking was ninth in 2010. This historical peak marked a golden age of Egyptian football, which was characterized by the team winning three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations titles.