Mohamed Salah Leads Egypt to First World Cup Round of 16

Mohamed Salah Egypt World Cup Round of 16 chances created

Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah was named Man of the Match after the Pharaohs defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shoot‑out following a 1‑1 draw, securing Egypt’s first ever appearance in the World Cup knockout stage at the 2026 tournament in Dallas, Texas. Salah also created his 16th chance of the tournament, moving him into third place on the all‑time list for most chances created by an African player in a single World Cup, behind Ghana’s Kevin‑Prince Boateng (18) and Stephen Appiah (17).

Egypt topped Group G with a win over New Zealand and draws against Belgium and Iran, while Australia had progressed from Group D. The win sets up a Round of 16 clash against the winner of the Argentina‑Cape Verde match.

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