Mohamed Salah starts for Egypt against Australia in the 2026 World Cup last-32 clash as Australia name the same XI; Salah could equal Egypt’s all-time scoring record, and both sides chase their first knockout-win in this milestone showdown.
Egypt staged a second-half comeback to beat New Zealand 3-1 in World Cup 2026 Group G, with Mohamed Salah scoring and assisting as Mostafa Ziko equalized and Trézéguet headed in late; the win puts Egypt top of the group with four points from two matches.
Liverpool's assistant manager defends Mohamed Salah's decision to fly home from the Africa Cup of Nations for treatment on a torn hamstring, emphasizing Salah's commitment and the collaborative decision between Egypt's and Liverpool's medical teams. Egypt's captain, Salah's departure has sparked criticism, but Liverpool's medical staff's close collaboration with Egypt's team was aimed at providing the best possible chance for Salah to play in the final if Egypt progresses, with Andy Robertson returning for Liverpool's Carabao Cup semi-final and Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai expected back for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Norwich.
Liverpool snatched a 2-2 draw against Arsenal, with Roberto Firmino's goal in the 87th minute trimming the Gunners' lead over Manchester City at the top of the table to just six points. Arsenal dominated the first 40 minutes, forging a 2-0 lead, but Liverpool showed flickers of the team that came within inches of an unprecedented quadruple last season as Mo Salah finished off a move to pull a goal back just before halftime and resurrect his team's hopes. Salah missed a penalty and a chance to equalize in the 55th minute before Firmino's header secured Liverpool's draw.