Has Mohamed Salah played in a World Cup before?

Egypt has appeared in 4 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Mohamed Salah's full international history.

What position does Mohamed Salah play?

Mohamed Salah plays as a forward for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?

Egypt are in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.

When does Egypt play at the World Cup?

Egypt's first match is on 2026-06-15 against Belgium at Lumen Field, Seattle.

Mohamed Salah – Egypt | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly

Date of BirthJune 15, 1992 (age 34)

Place of BirthMuḥāfaẓat al Gharbiyya, Egypt

Height / Weight175 / 71

PositionForward

Current ClubLiverpool

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	1	0	0
World Cup	2	1	2
Community Shield	1	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	1	1	1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	3	2	0
Africa Cup of Nations	6	4	1
FA Cup	3	2	1
Premier League	27	7	7
UEFA Champions League	10	3	2
League Cup	5	2	1
All Competitions	59	22	15

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World Cup 2026

Group G →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	2	1	1	0	2	4
2	Iran	2	0	2	0	0	2
3	Belgium	2	0	2	0	0	2
4	New Zealand	2	0	1	1	-2	1

2026-06-15Belgium vs EgyptLumen Field, Seattle→2026-06-21New Zealand vs EgyptBC Place, Vancouver→2026-06-26Egypt vs IranLumen Field, Seattle→

2026 tournament outlook

Mohamed Salah will represent Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Belgium at Lumen Field, Seattle. As a forward, Salah will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Egypt's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Salah is part of the Egypt squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Hossam Hassan, alongside Ahmed El Shenawy, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Emam Ashour, and Osama Faisal among the key players.

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