Zico raises the enthusiasm of the Egyptian national team.

Mustafa Ziko, a player for the Egyptian national football team, considered that the support from fans that the "Pharaohs" receive is the biggest motivation for all players and the coaching staff ahead of the anticipated match against the Argentina national team in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Ziko said in a press statement on the sidelines of the Egyptian national team's training today, Monday, before the match against Argentina tomorrow, Tuesday, that the players are aware of the responsibility placed on their shoulders, and "they strive to deliver the best possible performance to continue their journey in the tournament and achieve the dream of the Egyptian fans."

He added that he "greatly respects Argentine star Lionel Messi as one of the most important players in the world," emphasizing that "the Egyptian national team does not focus on just one player, but on the Argentine team as a whole."

The player concluded his statements by saying: "Facing the Argentina national team is extremely difficult, but we will enter the match to win."