Mohamed Salah leads Egypt at the World Cup in Group G
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, begins its 2026 World Cup campaign in Group G against Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Egypt aims to advance past the group stage, a feat it has never achieved before. The tournament marks a significant opportunity for Salah, who is pivotal to Egypt's hopes. The Pharaohs seek their first World Cup win after remaining winless in past tournaments. With Iran facing logistical issues, Egypt has a potentially favorable path ahead.
- •Egypt and Salah face Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand in group play.
- •Egypt has never won a match at the World Cup.
- •Salah is one of eight Liverpool players in the tournament.
- •Iran is dealing with customs and immigration challenges.
- •Advancing to the knockout rounds would be a historic achievement for Egypt.
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