Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

The 33-year-old has netted nine times in a marathon qualifying campaign that began two years ago, and victory for Egypt gave them an unassailable five-point lead in Group A with one round remaining.

Twice African Footballer of the Year, Salah helped Liverpool win the Premier League a record-equalling 20th time last season, and captured the Golden Boot award with 29 goals.

But the Egypt captain has lost his spark with Liverpool this season, scoring just three goals in nine matches in all competitions.

Liverpool's account on the platform 'X' shared a picture of the international pharaoh Mohamed Salah with the caption: 'Salah scores two goals and leads Egypt to secure its place in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Djibouti. Congratulations, Mohamed!'.