Will Mohamed Salah play in the 2026 World Cup
Quick answer
Egypt have qualified at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Salah plays for Egypt as a forward and represents Liverpool at club level.
Mohamed Salah is 33 years old at the time of the 2026 tournament. Egypt have qualified for the tournament as the build-up continues.
Mohamed Salah status check
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Age at tournament | 33 |
| Position | Forward |
| Current club | Liverpool |
| 2026 World Cup status | Egypt have qualified |
What could change Mohamed Salah's availability
- Injury during the 2025–26 club season
- Coach's tactical choices in the final squad selection (June 2026)
- Form during qualifying or warm-up friendlies
- Egypt not qualifying (if currently uncertain)
Role with Egypt
Mohamed Salah is a senior leader for Egypt. As a forward, the expectation is goals and decisive moments in the final third. At club level with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah maintains the high-intensity match rhythm needed for tournament football.
Bottom line
Egypt have qualified. The final 26-player squad is announced in early June 2026, two weeks before the opening match.