Will Mohamed Salah play? Australia vs. Egypt World Cup injury update
- On Friday, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown against Australia in Texas following a left hamstring strain.
- Salah suffered the hamstring strain during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran last week, forcing the 34-year-old superstar off the pitch in the 57th minute of the group stage match.
- Although the former Liverpool star participated in partial team training on Thursday, Hassan said, "I am not going to run any risk unless I am 100 percent sure he is fit and raring to go."
- Australia defender Harry Souttar, having returned from two years of injury, now faces the challenge of marking Salah as the Socceroos reach their first World Cup knockout appearance.
- Neither Australia nor Egypt has ever won a World Cup knockout match, making Friday's clash at Dallas Stadium historic for both nations seeking their maiden knockout victory.
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Neither Australia nor Egypt has ever won a knockout match in a World Cup. That will change for one of these two teams in the Round of 32 in Dallas. Will it be the Socceroos or the Pharaohs who advance to the next round? Follow the match live on France 24 with our live commentary.
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