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Egypt Captain Mo Salah in Arlington, Texas

Salah savours historic World Cup and relishes date with Messi

Egyptian national team captain Mo Salah has described the Pharaohs World Cup run as incredible, and now looks forward to another showdown with the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi and his Argentina team.

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Egypt prevail in penalty shoot-out after Australia force extra time at World Cup

Egypt continued their good form at the FIFA World Cup with a victory on penalties over Australia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

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'We are feeling very good' - Popovic confident as Australia brace for Egypt in World Cup clash

Australia head coach Tony Popovic says his side is fully prepared for whatever Egypt bring in their FIFA World Cup last-32 clash, insisting his players are ready to face the African nation whether Mohamed Salah features or not.

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Mohamed Salah fitness leaves Egypt waiting ahead of Australia World Cup clash

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said he will make a late decision on whether Mohamed Salah starts Friday's FIFA World Cup last-32 meeting with Australia, insisting he will not take any risks with his captain's fitness.

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Australia seal World Cup knockout spot as USA suffer first defeat against Turkey

Australia sealed qualification for the FIFA World Cup last 32 and Paraguay should be set to join them after a draw that suited both sides, while Turkey stunned the United States with a stoppage-time winner.

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Stars and Stripes sparkle as USA see off Australia to advance at FIFA World Cup

The USA booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they comfortably defeated Australia 2-0 in their Group D encounter in sunny Seattle on Friday.

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