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 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 …
… 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 …
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 …
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 …
… 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. …
… 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 …
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 though go into the round of 32 and coach Hossam Hassan played down worries over star player Mohamed Salah, who was substituted after taking a knock. …
… The Pharaohs have five points in Group G and carry themselves with the assurance of a team built for the long haul, not simply assembled around Mohamed Salah and told to hope for the best. …
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the club is hunting for more wingers, with transfer talks for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola reported to be on track for a deal worth up to £120 million. Liverpool have also been linked with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as potential signings to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah's departure.
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, 32, signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor as a free agent after three seasons at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, earning 4 million euros per year. He rejoins former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who has already scored twice in his first Turkish league start.
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.