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Mohamed Salah silences critics with a performance that left Egypt buzzing

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Mohamed Salah Premier League - Getty Images Mohamed Salah may have faced questions over his recent club form, but for Egypt, he was the answer to everything. The Liverpool star delivered when it mattered most, inspiring his country to a 3–0 win over Djibouti that sealed Egypt’s place at the 2026 World Cup.



He now has nine goals in Egypt’s World Cup qualifying campaign — more than any other player in Africa. 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.” Salah’s movement, control, and decision-making left Djibouti’s defenders chasing shadows.

ALSO READ: What Liverpool are secretly planning for Arne Slot after his impressive start Egypt march on Egypt have now become the third African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, joining Morocco and Tunisia. Egypt’s 2026 World Cup Qualifying SummaryStatMatches Played9Wins7Draws2Goals Scored18Goals Conceded3Top ScorerMohamed Salah (9) Salah’s display didn’t just silence critics — it electrified a nation.