Salah uncertain for Egypt's World Cup match against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is uncertain for the World Cup last-32 match against Australia on July 3. He suffered a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran, leading to his substitution. Following scans, team doctor Mohamed Abou confirmed a hamstring strain. Salah has begun treatment, but the Egyptian Football Association has not confirmed his availability for the upcoming match. Coach Hossam Hassan expressed cautious optimism, stating the injury does not appear serious. Salah has scored once and assisted twice in the World Cup so far, helping Egypt finish second in Group G.
- •Salah is doubtful for Egypt's match against Australia on July 3.
- •He suffered a hamstring injury in the game against Iran.
- •Salah has begun a treatment program per medical staff.
- •He has one goal and two assists in the World Cup so far.
- •Egypt qualified for the knockout stage after finishing second in Group G.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
- 2:04 AMBBC Sport — Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
"Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
"Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:04 AMSalah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 2:04 AMSalah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
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