Mohamed Salah broke down in tears after the historic penalty shootout victory over Australia, affirming that Egypt has written a new page in its history by qualifying for the round of 16 in the World Cup.

The Pharaohs' captain told the BBC: 'This is a historic moment. I told the players before the match: This is the most important game of your lives, enjoy it and don't let the pressure control you.'

Salah revealed the secret behind his execution of the third penalty in a provocative 'Panenka' style, deceiving goalkeeper Matthew Ryan and placing the ball softly into the center of the goal, saying: 'If someone had to take it that way, it had to be me.'

The Liverpool star added: 'I am the most experienced, and I wanted to give them confidence, but I made the decision at the last moment,' before delivering an emotional statement: 'I don't know if this is my last World Cup, so I had to take it that way.'

Regarding the potential clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi in the round of 16, Salah simply said: 'We have to respect both teams, and we'll see what happens.'