Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the AFCON semifinals. Mohamed Salah expressed happiness and pride in his team, emphasizing their desire to bring joy to Egyptian fans and their belief in winning every match. He acknowledged the difficulty of the game against the reigning champions and highlighted his commitment to giving his all for Egypt. Salah scored his fourth goal of the tournament, bringing him closer to becoming Egypt's all-time top scorer in AFCON.