Mohamed Salah enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Egypt’s captain and most influential figure, carrying major national hopes into the tournament.
The Pharaohs are preparing for their fourth World Cup appearance, with a clear ambition to claim their first win in the competition and push toward the knockout stage for the first time.
Salah was central to qualification, scoring nine goals during Egypt’s 2026 qualifying campaign and confirming his status as one of the country’s most important football stars.
Hossam Hassan will rely on Salah’s experience alongside key names such as Omar Marmoush, Mohamed El Shenawy and Trezeguet in a group featuring Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.
Egypt’s opening match against Belgium will be a major test of experience and composure, with Salah expected to be the main focus of opposition defensive plans.