Egypt's right winger Mohamed Salah was recognized as the best player in the match against Australia in the 1/16 finals of the World Cup 2026 playoffs.

Australia - Egypt 1:1 (2:4 - penalty. ) Video of goals and review of the match 03. 07. 2026 The Egyptians clashed with the Australians at the Dallas Stadium in the USA, achieving a playoff title in the World Cup for the first time in history. Patients recognized the captain of the triumphant Salah as the greatest hero of the day.

“The captain of the Egyptian national team became active at the end of the main hour and encouraged his national team at the most important moments, including taking penalties in the post-match series,” reports.

For Mohamed, this individual city became different during the 2026 emergency. Previously, he was recognized as the best player in the match with New Zealand (3:1) in another round of the group stage. The wing attacker also scored a goal and an assist.

In the 1/8 finals of the playoff, Egypt will face Argentina. The duel at the Atlanta Stadium in the USA will take place on Tuesday, June 7, starting at 19:00 outside Kiev.