Mohamed Hamaki: “The World Cup Ended for Me When Egypt Was Eliminated”

Egyptian superstar Mohamed Hamaki delivered an emotional message of national pride during his concert at the Egyptian Fan Zone on the closing day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, telling fans that the tournament had effectively ended for him when Egypt was knocked out.

Addressing the crowd, Hamaki paid tribute to the Egyptian national team, saying: “A salute to the Egyptian team players who made us proud. I support Egypt, and for me, the World Cup ended when Egypt was eliminated.”

His heartfelt remarks drew loud applause from thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the tournament finale, reflecting the deep connection between Egyptian supporters and their national team despite the end of their World Cup journey.

Following his message, Hamaki turned the evening into a celebration with a high-energy live performance, filling the Egyptian Fan Zone with music and excitement. Fans sang along to some of his biggest hits, including “Ma Balash Tgheb Any Tany” and “Om El Donia,” as dazzling stage lights and an electrifying atmosphere transformed the venue into one of the standout entertainment events of the World Cup Final night.

The concert was part of the festivities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, bringing together football and music in a memorable celebration for Egyptian fans. While the tournament concluded with the crowning of a new world champion, Hamaki’s words served as a reminder that, for many Egyptians, their greatest passion remained with the national team, whose historic World Cup campaign had already made the country proud.