Injuries Hit Egypt National Team Before Knockout Stages in World Cup
The Egyptian national team received a new blow in terms of injuries during their journey in the 2026 World Cup.
Mohamed Abdel Monem, the Egyptian national team player, sustained an injury during the match against Iran, which concluded a short while ago.
Mohamed Salah also left the match due to feeling muscle fatigue, and both players are expected to undergo medical examinations to determine the extent of their injuries and their availability for upcoming matches.
The team missed the efforts of the duo Hamdi Fathi and Hossam Abdel Mageed during the match against Iran due to injuries sustained in the game against New Zealand in the second round.
The match between Egypt and Iran, held as part of the third round of the group stage in the World Cup, ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Egyptian national team's tally rose to 5 points, placing them second in their group standings, allowing Egypt to qualify for the round of 32 in the World Cup as the group's runner-up.
Mohamed Abdel Monem, the Egyptian national team player, sustained an injury during the match against Iran, which concluded a short while ago.
Mohamed Salah also left the match due to feeling muscle fatigue, and both players are expected to undergo medical examinations to determine the extent of their injuries and their availability for upcoming matches.
The team missed the efforts of the duo Hamdi Fathi and Hossam Abdel Mageed during the match against Iran due to injuries sustained in the game against New Zealand in the second round.
The match between Egypt and Iran, held as part of the third round of the group stage in the World Cup, ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Egyptian national team's tally rose to 5 points, placing them second in their group standings, allowing Egypt to qualify for the round of 32 in the World Cup as the group's runner-up.