Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to 2026 World Cup

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Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 on Wednesday. Image Credits: Imago Images Mohamed Salah was on target as Egypt booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Djibouti at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, on Wednesday.

The Pharaohs created several opportunities to extend their advantage before the break, but Mostafa Mohamed and Zizo were unable to convert their chances. Salah added his second in the 84th minute, sealing a 3-0 win and securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Although Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, they have been less successful in World Cup qualifying, reaching the tournament only four times in 15 attempts: in 1934, 1990, 2018, and now 2026. 2026 FIFA World Cup Egypt Mohamed Salah