Egypt media react to Mohamed Salah performance vs Dijbouti

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Mohamed Salah and Egypt managed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with the Liverpool man netting a brace. Image Credits: Imago Images Mohamed Salah may be enduring a challenging start to the season at Anfield, but the Liverpool forward found his spark once again in Egypt’s colours, delivering a masterful performance that sealed the Pharaohs’ place at the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti.

The result, achieved at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on Wednesday evening, not only confirmed Egypt’s fourth-ever World Cup appearance but provided a timely confidence boost for their captain, who has been under some scrutiny for his subdued club form this season. The 33-year-old has now netted nine goals across Egypt’s qualifying campaign, making him the top scorer in African World Cup qualification.

Predictably, Egyptian media were happy with the Liverpool man’s performance and two goals. The outlet gave Salah a 9/10 and wrote: “Mohammed Salah was the leader who made the difference.” “He played one of his most complete matches for the national team, leading his team-mates with confidence, and scoring two crucial goals that showed his high goal-scoring sense inside the penalty area.” “His moves confused Djibouti’s defence, and his shots were decisive, to get the highest score in the match.” Egypt becomes the third African nation to secure qualification for the expanded 48-team tournament, joining Morocco and Tunisia.