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Mohamed Salah has eyes of a nation on him as Egypt look to end 92-year wait
The Liverpool icon has little left to prove but will be key for his country as they look to end a near-century wait for a victory in a World Cup match
TL;DR
- Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations seven times but is still seeking its first World Cup victory.
- The Pharaohs have failed to win any of their seven World Cup matches played so far.
- Mohamed Salah was instrumental in Egypt's qualification, scoring nine goals.
- At 34, Salah has won numerous accolades at Liverpool, but an inaugural World Cup win for Egypt would significantly elevate his international legacy.
- Salah is close to breaking Hossam Hassan's record as Egypt's all-time leading scorer.
- Salah arrives at the tournament with a hamstring injury, similar to the shoulder injury he had in 2018.