Also known as: Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah · former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah
Egyptian footballer who left Liverpool for Trabzonspor in 2026 and captained Egypt to their best World Cup showing before losing to Argentina in the last 16.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeEgypt's forward Mohamed Salah in Agadir on January 5, 2026 and Argentina's forward Lionel Messi in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. …
Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdownThe Standard
… Mohamed Salah played in Mostafa Ziko, who dinked the ball perfectly over the onrushing Emi Martinez. …
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quartersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. …
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup winCitizen Digital
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win By AFP July 04, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup rou …
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup winCitizen Digital
… will be a special match and we want to show Australian football on the world stage," Popovic said on Thursday, adding that "if we perform well, we have a chance to make history." Egypt enter the game with fitness concerns swirling around talismanic former Liverpool Mohamed Salah …
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World CupCitizen Digital
Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout after injury By AFP July 03, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter JULY 02: Mohamed Salah of Egypt attends a training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World C …
Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout after injuryCitizen Digital
Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash By AFP July 03, 2026 01:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's Mohamed Salah controls the ball ahead of Iran's Milad Mohammadi during …
Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clashCitizen Digital
… Bos will be expected to play a key part when Australia face Mohamed Salah's Egypt in Texas in the last 32 with both countries looking to make a piece of history. …
Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversationCitizen Digital
… w crowds streaming through the streets in cars and on motorbikes, flags fluttering from windows as chants and horn blasts marked the realisation of a long-awaited moment. - 'Worthy of his legacy' - There was brief concern when Egyptian captain and record goal scorer Mohamed Salah …
'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup momentCitizen Digital
Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scare By AFP June 28, 2026 11:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's Mohamed Salah controls the ball ahead of Iran's Milad Mohammadi during the FIFA World …
Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scareFormer Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, earning 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and merchandise revenue. The 34-year-old Egyptian international departs the Premier League after nine years with Liverpool, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, earning 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and merchandise revenue. The 34-year-old Egyptian international departs the Premier League after nine years with Liverpool, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far as defending champion Argentina advances to the quarter-final against Switzerland, with the team winning all five of their games despite gruelling knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 loss to Argentina following a 3-2 comeback. Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Egypt's Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing mistakes and double standards.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 32, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez securing victory in stoppage time, allowing the holders to reach the quarter-finals.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina came from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez sealing the turnaround in stoppage time. Egypt protested controversial officiating decisions, including a disallowed goal and a red card to a coaching staff member.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the Round of 32 World Cup match against Australia on Friday in Texas after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him off in Egypt's final group game.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 fixture with Australia on Friday following a hamstring problem. Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game against Iran a week prior.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Australian winger Jordan Bos, clocked as faster than Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in pure speed, is expected to play a key role when Australia faces Egypt in the World Cup last 32 in Texas, with neither nation having won a knockout match at the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt advanced from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1–1 draw against Iran, finishing runners-up in their group on goal difference.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about Mohamed Salah's health after the striker exited in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. Hassan said Salah assured him the injury was not serious.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds as Group L winners. England will face one of the best third-placed teams in Atlanta on Wednesday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a stoppage-time goal by Shoja Khalilzadeh that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed for offside. With three points, Iran retain hope of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match, earning their first World Cup victory and moving top of the group on four points, needing only a draw against Iran to reach the last 32.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Omar Marmoush will lead Egypt against New Zealand in Vancouver, seeking Egypt's first World Cup victory in eight games and a chance to step out of Mohamed Salah's shadow. Egypt, a seven-time African continental champion, has never advanced past the group stage at the World Cup.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In central Gaza, where power outages are frequent and neighborhoods remain devastated from a two-year war, residents gathered in darkness to watch World Cup matches on a brightly lit screen, with Belgian and Egyptian fans united in their passion for the tournament. A Palestinian Football Association member described the World Cup as not trivial for Gazans.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Egypt drew 1–1 with Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, with the performance renewing belief that a near-century wait for a World Cup breakthrough may be within reach.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →