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Mohamed Salah in top scorers in Africa World Cup Qualifiers The celebrations in Cairo were loud, proud, and full of joy as Egypt secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s captain and superstar, watched the match from the sidelines with his wife, smiling as the crowd sang his name.
From his early days in Nagrig to becoming his nation’s footballing heartbeat, Salah’s journey is a true football fairytale. ALSO READ: Luis Suarez reaches an unbelievable career landmark and enters an elite club Mohamed Salah’s record for Egypt so far CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes PlayedWorld Cup Qualification (Africa)2920122,579′Africa Cup of Nations Qualification282092,465′Africa Cup of Nations19741,795′International Friendlies281292,150′World Cup Finals220180′Total10661349,169′Stats via Transfermarkt As Egypt prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, Salah now carries the hopes of millions once again.
Egypt have never won a match at a World Cup, but with Salah leading the line, fans believe this could finally change. And after seeing how he celebrated qualification, one thing’s for sure — the King of Egypt is ready for one more royal performance on the world’s biggest stage.