Egypt coach not sure if Salah will start World Cup knockout match
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan expressed uncertainty about Mohamed Salah's potential start in the World Cup knockout match against Australia on July 3 in Texas due to a recent hamstring injury. Salah participated in a lighter training session but had previously left the pitch in the 57th minute of a group-stage match against Iran. Egypt secured their first World Cup victory in history in the group phase, defeating New Zealand 3-1. Hassan acknowledged the challenge presented by Australia, emphasizing the team's preparedness and collective effort. The match marks a historic moment for both teams, neither of which has won a World Cup knockout game.
- •Match scheduled for July 3 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Salah's fitness remains uncertain after a hamstring issue.
- •Egypt won their first World Cup match by defeating New Zealand.
- •Hassan emphasizes teamwork against a well-prepared Australian side.
- •Neither Egypt nor Australia has won a World Cup knockout match.
- 11:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Egypt star Mo Salah fit to face Socceroos in last-32 clash after hamstring strain
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ägypten bangt um Salahs Startelf-Einsatz gegen Australien
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash
"Coach Hossam Hassan unsure whether veteran will start ‘Messi isn’t that tall’: Pharaohs not worried by physical Australia The Socceroos are set to face Mo Salah in their last 32 match, though uncertainty hangs over whether the Egypt great will start the World Cup knockout in Dallas or come off the bench. Salah was seen training with his teammates on Thursday and Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed his “passionate” forward was fit enough to play. Continue reading...
"Mohamed Salah's participation as a starter in Egypt's World Cup last 32 match against Australia on Friday remains unclear, coach Hossam Hassan has said. Former Liverpool great Salah suffered a thigh muscle injury in the last group match against Iran a week ago.
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem.Neither Australia nor Egypt have ever won a World Cup knockout match.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 2, 2026, 11:09 PMEgypt star Mo Salah fit to face Socceroos in last-32 clash after hamstring strain
Coach Hossam Hassan unsure whether veteran will start ‘Messi isn’t that tall’: Pharaohs not worried by physical Australia The Socceroos are set to face Mo Salah in their last 32 match, though uncertainty hangs over whether the Egypt great will start the World Cup knockout in Dallas or come off the bench. Salah was seen training with his teammates on Thursday and Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed his “passionate” forward was fit enough to play. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:34 PMÄgypten bangt um Salahs Startelf-Einsatz gegen Australien
Mohamed Salah's participation as a starter in Egypt's World Cup last 32 match against Australia on Friday remains unclear, coach Hossam Hassan has said. Former Liverpool great Salah suffered a thigh muscle injury in the last group match against Iran a week ago.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:15 PMEgypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem.Neither Australia nor Egypt have ever won a World Cup knockout match.
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