General · 2 July 2026

Salah injury doubt for Egypt's Australia World Cup clash

Egypt's star player, Mo Salah, is a doubt for their World Cup last 32 match against Australia on Saturday, July 4, after picking up a hamstring strain. The forward was seen icing his left hamstring after being substituted against Iran, though Egypt remains optimistic he will play. This will be the first time Australia and Egypt have met at a World Cup.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 July 2026 at 19:00

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