Spain's Dani Olmo praises Egypt's performance at 2026 World Cup
Dani Olmo has hailed Egypt as one of the standout surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Spain's title win.
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AIDani Olmo, Barcelona midfielder and a key member of Spain's 2026 World Cup-winning squad, has expressed his admiration for Egypt's performance at the recently concluded tournament. His remarks came in his first media appearance after Spain's triumph.
Speaking to the local newspaper 'Diari de Terrassa,' Olmo said Egypt was among the teams that impressed him most during the World Cup, alongside Cape Verde, Paraguay, and Norway.
The Spanish star added that Egypt delivered strong performances before exiting the tournament in the round of 16, following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
Spain claimed their second consecutive World Cup title after Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the final against Argentina on Sunday, July 19.