Egypt aims for first World Cup victory with Salah leading squad
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Egypt targets its first World Cup victory, setting a minimum goal as the tournament approaches. The team heavily relies on the talent of Mohamed Salah, who remains a central figure ahead of the competition. Scheduled to kick off on June 11, the tournament features previews from various countries involved. Egypt will be looking to build on its past experiences at the World Cup, with aspirations for a notable performance this year.
- •Egypt still seeks its first win at a World Cup.
- •Mohamed Salah is a key player for the team.
- •The tournament begins on June 11.
- •Previews are being released by various media outlets.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Egypt World Cup 2026 team guide
"A first win at a World Cup is the floor-level target for a team that still relies heavily on the ability of Mohamed Salah This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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