Egyptian international Mohamed Salah sparked widespread controversy after his appearance at the party held on Friday evening in El Alamein, celebrating the return of the Egyptian national team following their participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Mohamed Salah was seen holding a drink, sparking speculation on social media about its nature, with unconfirmed claims suggesting it was an alcoholic beverage.
However, the circulated footage did not show any alcoholic drinks on the table; the bottle closest to Salah was sparkling water from a well-known brand.
The ceremony was held to celebrate the historic achievement of the Egyptian national team in reaching the round of 16 of the World Cup for the first time in its history, as large numbers of fans gathered to welcome the players and the technical staff, and to express their pride in what the team had presented during the tournament.
