Mohamed Salah remains one of Egypt’s most important weapons at the 2026 World Cup, not only because of his experience but also because of his numbers and pace in the final third.
The Egypt captain owns a historic World Cup qualifying record, having become Africa’s all-time leading scorer in the competition’s qualifiers with 20 goals.
Salah’s speed and runs behind defenders give Egypt a constant counter-attacking outlet, especially in matches where the team needs to exploit space quickly and accurately.
The coaching staff will rely on Salah’s experience and ability to decide key moments, while other Egyptian attackers can benefit from the space created by the Liverpool star.