A proud moment for Egyptian football as Mohammed Salah led Egypt to a swift victory against Djibouti in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Egyptian fans’ hopes of Egypt going far in the World Cup are high with this win, and they are the third African nation to book their seat in next year’s tournament. Djibouti witnessed a fiery performance from Egypt on Wednesday as they sealed the match 3-0. Now, along with Morocco and Tunisia, Egypt is added to the list, raising high hopes among fans, while Salah and the team prepare to take on stronger opponents at the World Cup.
Salah Leads Egypt’s Charge: Strong Start in World Cup Qualifiers Against Djibouti
Salah interacted with the media and said, “Every goal for my country means a lot. Our dream is to bring Egypt back to the World Cup and show the world what African football can achieve.” The Egyptian coach also said, “Salah’s leadership is invaluable. But it’s a team effort. The players are hungry, and our goal is clear: qualify and compete among the best.” He praised Salah’s leadership and looked positively toward the World Cup ahead. This will also be a test for Salah and the team, as they haven’t had a remarkable or noteworthy performance recently. The first goal was scored by Ibrahim Idel in the 8th minute, opening the scoring for Egypt.
Salah’s Brilliance Powers Egypt to Victory: A Statement for 2026 World Cup Glory
The Salah magic continued shortly after. In quick succession, Mohammed Salah scored the second goal for Egypt in the 14th minute. The first half ended 2-0, with Egypt leading comfortably. In the second half, the match remained under Egypt’s control, with Salah scoring the final goal in the 84th minute. It was a moment of pride and emotion for Egypt, a nation now qualifying for such a global event. The youth and football fans were in awe of Salah’s performance.
It was a one-man show against Djibouti, who looked clueless throughout the match. Football analyst Adewale Johnson said, “With nine slots open, this is Africa’s best chance to make a historic impact at the 2026 World Cup. Expect surprises.” This is a great opportunity for Egypt to showcase its true class in front of the world, and Salah will hope to lead the team to glory this time.