Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scare
Egypt's Mohamed Salah controls the ball ahead of Iran's Milad Mohammadi during the FIFA World Cup Group G football match between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle, United States on June 26, 2026. Egypt and Iran shared a 1-1 draw in their final Group G fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in the group. (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP)
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The result meant Egypt qualified for the knock-out last-32 round at the World Cup by finishing second in Group G.
Salah, however, was forced off the pitch in the 57th minute, the striker placing an icepack under his left thigh.
"The doctor will write his report when we get back to the hotel and will carry out a second examination. I spoke with Salah and, God willing, the injury doesn't seem serious," Hassan said.
"I spoke with Salah and he assured me it would be fine, that it's not a serious injury."
Egypt will play Australia in Dallas on July 3 for a place in the last 16.
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