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Egypt coach optimistic about Salah
Seattle: Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday.
The result meant Egypt qualified for the knockout stage by finishing second in Group G.

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Salah, however, was forced off the pitch in the 57th minute, the striker placing an icepack under his left thigh.

"I spoke with Salah and he assured me it would be fine, that it's not a serious injury," Hassan said.

Egypt will play Australia in Dallas on Friday for a place in the last 16.

Source: AFP