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Mohamed Salah suffers minor hamstring strain in Egypt’s draw with Iran

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:42 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Mohamed Salah suffers minor hamstring strain in Egypt’s draw with Iran
Summary

Mohamed Salah exited Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran on June 27, 2026, due to a minor hamstring strain. Coach Hossam Hassan remains optimistic about Salah's availability for the upcoming Round of 32 match against Australia. Salah had previously helped Egypt secure a spot in the knockout stage after earning a win and two draws in group play, including a historic World Cup victory over New Zealand. Following the match, Salah was seen icing his hamstring on the bench while receiving further assessment from medical staff.

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  • •Egypt qualifies for the Round of 32 with a draw against Iran.
  • •Salah left the match in the 57th minute due to a hamstring issue.
  • •Egypt previously secured a historic World Cup win over New Zealand.
  • •Hossam Hassan expressed hope that Salah's injury is not serious.
  • •Next, Egypt faces Australia in the knockout stage.
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What they're saying
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Coach Hossam Hassan is sounding positive about Salah’s chances of facing Australia in the Round of 32 despite the knock.

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