The "passionate" Egypt captain trains with the squad but his coach says he won't be rushed into the team to face Australia if he's not fit.

Australian coach Tony Popovic has warned his side against getting caught up in the occasion as they chase a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win, but that, no matter what "this group's already made history.

Egypt are taking on Iran in their final group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle today. Mohamed Salah’s side have already qualified for the knockout stage and are hoping to secure top spot in Group G with a win.

Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah is set to push through a hamstring strain and play against the Socceroos in their do-or-die World Cup round-of-32 clash

On arriving at the team hotel, there was an incident between members of the Pharaohs’ delegation and security personnel.

Seattle's "Pride Match Day" delivered Iran versus Egypt in a politically charged World Cup group finale filled with protests and competing flags.

Egypt is in the knockout stages for the first time since 1934, and Horus Cafe in Manhattan is the place to cheer on the national team. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.

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