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Mohamed Salah Returns to Face Australia

2026-07-06 · Mohamed Salah · Player Focus

Mohamed Salah Returns to Face Australia

Mohamed Salah will play for Egypt against Australia in Friday's World Cup round-of-32 match, after managing a hamstring strain.

What happened?

Salah was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran on June 26, holding his leg in pain.

Scans confirmed a hamstring strain, and the Egyptian federation said the 34-year-old began a treatment program immediately afterwards.

Why it matters for Mohamed Salah

Hossam Hassan, the coach, confirmed Salah's availability at Thursday's news conference, but hedged on exactly what that might look like.

Salah has one goal and two assists through three group-stage matches, helping Egypt finish second in Group G.

What comes next?

Egypt will be without left-back Ahmed Fattouh, who tore his hamstring against Iran and has been ruled out of the Australia match.

Centre-back Mohamed Abdelmonem, who suffered an ankle injury in the same game, is being prepared to play.

Hassan praised Salah's performance at the tournament, calling him one of the best players in terms of technical play and collaboration with teammates.

Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the country's history, and will face Australia on Friday at noon in Arlington, Texas.

The match will be a significant test for Egypt, with Australia reaching the knockout round for a second straight World Cup.

Salah's return will be a major boost for Egypt, as they look to advance to the next round.

Hassan said Salah is a passionate player, and he is very much looking forward to making a contribution on Friday.

The coach trusts all his players, and is confident they can get the job done.

Egypt's fans will be eagerly awaiting the match, hoping to see their team advance to the next round.

The stage is set for an exciting match, with Egypt and Australia both looking to make a statement.

The World Cup knockout stage is always intense, and this match will be no exception.

The players are ready, the fans are ready, and the stage is set for a thrilling encounter.

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