Egypt football team

VAR uproar eclipses epic comeback

Atlanta may ultimately be remembered as the night when the law prevailed. Whether it has  prevailed equally for everyone is the question this World Cup cannot yet answer.
9 July 2026, 00:46 AM

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial exit

On Wednesday, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.
8 July 2026, 16:59 PM

Salah and the history of 'Panenkas' at the World Cup

The Panenka penalty, named after Czechoslovakia midfielder Antonin Panenka, first entered football folklore in the UEFA EURO 1976 final.
4 July 2026, 12:31 PM

Egypt coach dedicates historic World Cup win to Palestinians

Hassan carried both the Egyptian and Palestinian flags onto the pitch after the victory, as Egypt celebrated winning their first-ever World Cup knockout match.
4 July 2026, 12:09 PM

Salah starts for Egypt in Round of 32 clash against Australia after injury

Egypt's talisman and captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the last-32 World Cup encounter with Australia in Texas on Friday following a hamstring niggle.
4 July 2026, 00:32 AM

How Mohamed Salah Built a Body That Refuses to Age

Fueling extraordinary performances at the World Cup, Egypt star Mohamed Salah combines a meticulous nutrition strategy with intense, midnight gym sessions. Discover how psychological discipline and elite conditioning drive his final international title pursuit.
25 June 2026, 17:28 PM

Egypt coach denies Salah rift before New Zealand clash

Salah was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw in Seattle, with highly-rated teenager Hamza Abdelkarim coming on.
21 June 2026, 20:07 PM

Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday.
11 January 2026, 20:32 PM

Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare

Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B thriller in Agadir on Monday.
23 December 2025, 00:51 AM

Salah unaffected by Liverpool turmoil ahead of AFCON opener: Egypt coach

Mohamed Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations, Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.
21 December 2025, 13:29 PM

Marmoush ruled out of Manchester derby with knee injury

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday's Manchester derby after the Manchester City player suffered a knee ligament injury while on international duty, his club confirmed on Wednesday.
11 September 2025, 02:40 AM

Finals: When the Mo magic goes missing

For all his reputation, records, goals, and moments of wizardry, Mohamed Salah’s big-stage resume has featured more penalties and near-misses than the dazzling open-play strikes fans expect. In finals, it’s as if the football gods swap his golden touch for toothless displays, bad luck, and visible struggles to find his best.
11 August 2025, 15:00 PM