Mohamed Salah

Egypt beats Australia on penalties for first World Cup knockout win

Egypt made history on Friday, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time.

Cape Verde, Egypt make World Cup history as 48-team format defies critics

Two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the expanded 48-team format that drew widespread criticism before kickoff has produced a tournament rich in competitive matches and underdog stories, rewriting the narrative that adding lower-ranked nations would dilute the competition.

Salah to miss rest of Liverpool season with hamstring tear

Mohamed Salah and Lamine Yamal are both racing against the clock to be fit for the 2026 World Cup after suffering hamstring injuries in the final weeks of the club season, joining a mounting list of high-profile casualties that threatens…