Mohamed Salah's knee injury raises doubts ahead of World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is dealing with a left knee injury sustained during a 1-1 draw with Iran. He was substituted in the second half, leaving his participation in the upcoming knockout clash against Australia on July 3 uncertain. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan reported Salah feels he is 'OK' but will undergo further assessment. Salah has scored one goal and assisted two others in the tournament so far, helping Egypt advance as Group G runners-up.
- •Salah was injured during a 1-1 draw against Iran.
- •He was substituted in the 57th minute with ice on his knee.
- •Egypt advanced as Group G runners-up.
- •Salah has scored one goal and provided two assists in the tournament.
- •Egypt faces Australia in the last-32 round on July 3.
- 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt star Mohamed Salah issues injury update as World Cup hangs in balance
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah is dealing with a left knee injury
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