Egypt kicks off World Cup against Belgium as Salah turns 34
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Mohamed Salah celebrates his 34th birthday as Egypt begins its World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle. Salah, who has scored 67 goals for the national team, was key in leading Egypt back to the World Cup after they missed the previous tournament. Egypt manager Hossam Hassan emphasized Salah's importance both on and off the pitch. Salah has bid farewell to Liverpool and is set to explore free agency this summer after a successful tenure with the club.
- •Egypt opens World Cup against Belgium on Salah's birthday.
- •Salah has scored 67 goals in 115 appearances for Egypt.
- •Egypt returns to World Cup after missing 2022 tournament.
- •Salah's future remains uncertain following his departure from Liverpool.
- •Hossam Hassan highlights Salah's significance to the team.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt GOAT Mo Salah celebrates birthday on World Cup game day
"Mo Salah celebrates his 34th birthday as Egypt kicks off the World Cup on Monday.
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