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Goal-Shy Salah Seeks Change as Egypt Eye World Cup Place

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Egypt national football team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Djibouti national football team at Stade Al Arabi Al Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco during Matchday 9.
Needing only a win or draw to progress, Egypt entered unbeaten with 20 points from six wins and two draws and trained at Cairo International Stadium before heading to Morocco.
Ibrahim Adel opened the scoring in the 8th minute from Ahmed 'Zizo' Sayed's cross, and Mohamed Salah then doubled and added a second as Egypt won 3-0 over Djibouti.
The victory leaves Egypt top of Group A with 23 points and uncatchable, and with qualification secured, the Pharaohs return to Cairo to face Guinea-Bissau on Sunday in a celebration match.
Mohamed Salah remains central despite scoring three goals in nine Liverpool appearances, as Egypt eyes the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from December 21 to January 18.

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Egypt Leads Salah to 4th World Cup Title

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Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti

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Salah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup with double against Djibouti

Mohamed Salah struck twice as Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday, sealing their place at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old has now...

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Egypt qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Salah scores in 3-0 win against Djibouti

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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The 'Pharaoh' Salah Guides Egypt to Its Third World Cup: There Are Already 19 Classified Selections

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Egypt Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Egypt qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Djibouti 3–0 in Casablanca, with goals from Ibrahim Adel and Mohamed Salah securing the Pharaohs’ fourth-ever World Cup appearance. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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