FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’
Summary
Mohamed Salah has led Egypt to qualify for two World Cups, but many fans remember the earlier Egyptian team known as the "golden generation" who never reached the World Cup. Egypt has faced recent struggles in major tournaments, including losses on penalty shootouts and a long wait since their last African Cup of Nations win.Key Facts
- Mohamed Salah helped Egypt qualify for the 2018 and 2026 World Cups as team captain.
- Egypt’s “golden generation” won the African Cup of Nations in 2006, 2008, and 2010 but missed out on World Cup appearances.
- Salah played for Liverpool for nine years and became the highest scoring foreign player in the English Premier League.
- Egypt was eliminated early in the 2018 World Cup and lost the 2021 African Cup final to Senegal on penalties.
- Egypt lost another penalty shootout to Senegal in a 2022 World Cup playoff match.
- Salah’s injuries and missed penalties have caused frustration among fans.
- Hossam Hassan, a former star player with record goals for Egypt, became Egypt’s national team coach in 2023.
- Under Hassan’s coaching, Salah found better form, signaling improvement for the national team.
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