Egypt HubWhat happened?
The Egypt national team announced details of Mohamed Salah's injury before the World Cup match against Australia. Mohamed Abu El-Ela, the team's doctor, explained that the scans showed Salah suffered a muscle strain.
Why does this matter for Egypt?
The three players were injured during the 1-1 draw between Egypt and Iran in the final match of Group 7, early Saturday. Salah (34 years old) left the game after 11 minutes of the second half.
What comes next?
The Pharaohs qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history after finishing second in the group with 5 points. The Egypt and Australia teams will meet in Dallas on Friday at 9 pm (Mecca time).
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium 1-1 Egypt |
Current situation
Mohamed Salah became Egypt's all-time top scorer in the World Cup with his goal against New Zealand, raising his total to 3 goals. Moustafa Abu Zahra, a member of the Egyptian Football Association's board and deputy head of the Egyptian national team's mission in the United States, said that Salah and Mohamed Abdel Monem will be ready to face Australia.
