Will Mohamed Salah play tonight for Egypt vs Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16?

Salah has managed three goal contributions in four matches so far.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to witness a Round of 16 between two extreme competitors, with Egypt set to face heavyweights Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.

The clash will mark the first-ever World Cup meeting between Argentina and Egypt. Both nations have only previously played once at the senior international level, which came in a 2008 international friendly, with Argentina securing a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Hossam Hassan on Mohamed Salah’s availability

Manager Hossam Hassan has confirmed that captain Mohamed Salah is fully cleared by the medical team after a minor hamstring strain, and he will definitely start against Argentina. He highlighted the importance of a profile like Mohamed Salah, whose clinical finishing and leadership will be crucial against the reigning champions.

“We aren’t focusing on Messi. We tell the players to go out there, play their game, and block out the stature of who they are up against. They might have Messi, but we in Egypt have Mohamed Salah—and we have 26 Messis of our own. God willing, victory will be ours.” – Ibrahim Hassan, Director of Egypt national football team

Right before the commencement of the tournament, Salah was sidelined after suffering a left hamstring strain during a club outing with Liverpool. The player took immense efforts, and it ultimately paid off, as Salah was confirmed to start Egypt’s group stage fixtures.

However, during their last group stage fixture against Iran, Salah was substituted in the 57th minute after the player clutched his left leg. Tests confirmed an identical left hamstring strain, making his World Cup availability doubtful.

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However, the player underwent intense rehabilitation, remarkably playing all 120 minutes in the Round of 32 clash against Australia, scoring his penalty in the shootout, guiding the nation to its first-ever knockout victory.

Mohamed Salah has undoubtedly been Egypt’s most dangerous attacking force in this World Cup campaign, leading the line, with the player creating numerous opportunities using in-game intelligence and brilliant passes to open up the opposition defence.

The prolific forward enjoyed an exceptional start to the 2026 campaign, managing one goal and two assists so far in the tournament, remaining the main focal point of the Egyptian frontline.

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