Egypt captain Mohamed Salah was injured during a 2026 World Cup group stage match against Iran, which ended 1-1.
The forward requested to be substituted in the 57th minute. The head coach confirmed a thigh muscle problem for the 34-year-old striker.
The Egyptian Football Association stated that Salah was sent for medical tests to determine the severity of the injury. Recovery timeline is not yet disclosed.
Notably, Egypt finished second in the group with five points, qualifying for the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
