Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Updates on Mohamed Salah's Injury Status

WHO:

Fox News - Mohamed Salah, Egypt forward and captain

Fox News - Hossam Hassan, Egypt coach

Sportskeeda - Mohamed Salah, Liverpool legend

WHAT:

Fox News - Hossam Hassan stated, "I talked to Salah and he said he’s going to be OK and it’s not a big injury."

Sportskeeda - Mohamed Salah is suffering from a posterior muscle strain.

Fox News - Salah left a World Cup match against Iran due to a left knee injury.

Fox News - Salah was replaced by Mostafa Zico in the 57th minute of the match.

Fox News - Salah scored his 68th international goal in Egypt's first World Cup win against New Zealand, which ended 3-1.

Fox News - Salah has assisted on two other goals in the tournament.

Sportskeeda - Salah asked to be substituted during the match against Iran.

WHERE:

Fox News - The match took place at the World Cup.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Egypt is scheduled to play against Australia in the Round of 32 on July 3, 2026.

Fox News - Egypt is scheduled to play against Australia in the knockout round next Friday.

WHY:

Fox News - Hossam Hassan expressed confidence in the team advancing past the group stage for the first time in the expanded field.

HOW:

Fox News - Salah is being assessed by the team's medical staff and will undergo another examination upon returning to the team hotel.

Hossam Hassan reported that he spoke with Mohamed Salah, who reassured him that his injury is not serious and he will be okay. Salah is currently dealing with a posterior muscle strain, but he is expected to recover in time for Egypt's upcoming match. Egypt is set to face Australia in the Round of 32 on July 3, 2026.