Salah Starts for Egypt in World Cup Knockout Match
Mohamed Salah has been named in Egypt's starting lineup for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia. Despite concerns over a hamstring injury, the captain will lead the team in Texas as they seek their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory.
Why it matters
This match is a significant milestone for both Egypt and Australia as they compete for a spot in the Round of 16 against either Argentina or Cape Verde.
Mohamed Salah (L) of Egypt attends a training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia at the Washburne Stadium in Texas, United States, on July 02, 2026. Hakan Akgun / Anadolu (Photo by Hakan Akgun / ANADOLU / Anadolu via AFP)
The article provides a straightforward factual report on sports team lineups and tournament progression without political or ideological framing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in