ðš Reporter asks Mohamed Salah about Japan players displaying Wataru EndÅâs jersey after the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
ðïž Reporter:
âMo, what did you make of the moment when the Japan players held up Wataru EndÅâs jersey after the match?â
ð£ïž Mohamed Salah:
âHonestly, that was the most powerful moment of the game for me.
Everyone will talk about the goals and the result, but that image meant much more than football.â
ðïž Reporter:
âWhy?â
ð£ïž Mohamed Salah:
âMissing a World Cup because of injury is heartbreaking.
You work your whole career for moments like this.
Seeing his teammates honour him showed how much respect and love they have for him.â
ðïž Reporter:
âWhat does it say about this Japan team?â
ð£ïž Mohamed Salah:
âIt says theyâre united.
They werenât just playing for themselves tonight, they were playing for EndÅ too.
Teams with that kind of togetherness are always dangerous.
If Japan keep showing that spirit, they can surprise a lot of people in this tournament â.
{@FIFAcom }