Egypt

Salah fitness race in focus for Egypt ahead of Australia clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig

‘The King is back’: Egypt’s Mo Salah resumes training after hamstring scare

Mohamed Salah has been instrumental in Egypt’s campaign, scoring once and providing two assists.

‘Beautiful bracket’ sees defending champions Argentina enjoy clear path to World Cup semi-finals

Lionel Messi celebrating after scoring Argentina’s third goal in the 3-1 group win over Jordan, as he takes his tally to a chart-topping six goals at this World Cup.

Egypt sweat on Mo Salah’s fitness after hamstring strain

Mohamed Salah was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran on June 26 after complaining of pain, and scans later confirmed a hamstring strain.

In Seattle thank-you note, Iran express frustrations over draw with Egypt

Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh’s goal against Egypt was disallowed after a VAR review.

Salah still the centrepiece of Egypt attack but supporting cast are stepping up

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action with Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Oldies but goodies: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia lauds his leaders after win over New Zealand

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Belgium - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 26, 2026 Belgium coach Rudi Garcia celebrates after the match as Belgium qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup REUTERS/Lee Smith

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Iran's Milad Mohammadi in action with Egypt's Mohamed Salah REUTERS/Troy Wayrynen

Belgium burst into life at World Cup with De Bruyne's masterclass against New Zealand

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Belgium - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 26, 2026 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Albert Gea

Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Egypt’s Mostafa Shoubir in action with Iran‘s Shahriyar Moghanloo and Saeid Ezatolahi on June 26.

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