Hearts will be broken. Nerves will be racked. But Egyptian Australians can celebrate regardless of which team wins this weekend’s World Cup showdown.

Mohamed Salah is expected to feature for Egypt against Australia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, but his starting spot remains uncertain after a hamstring strain. Here’s the latest on his injury status,

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He was substituted at the 57th minute against Iran, scans confirmed a hamstring strain, and the entire Egyptian football world held its breath for six days. On Thursday, coach Hossam Hassan confirmed Salah will play some role against Australia.

For two nations that have only met in senior men’s internationals twice before, Australia and Egypt have a wild history. As the Socceroos and the Pharaohs prepare to meet in the World Cup’s Round of 32 on Saturday morning,