Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to the 2026 World Cup with a brilliant brace against Djibouti, sealing top spot in Group A and historic qualification

Mohamed Salah Egypt produced another masterclass as the Liverpool star scored twice to guide his country to a 3–0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca, booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The 33-year-old forward, who has now netted nine times in the qualifying campaign, was at his lethal best as Egypt claimed an unassailable five-point lead in Group A with one round to spare. His double ensured a commanding win after Ibrahim Adel’s early opener.

Twice crowned African Footballer of the Year, Mohamed Salah Egypt continues to define his generation, inspiring both club and country with remarkable consistency.

Despite a quieter start to the season with Liverpool, where he has managed three goals in nine appearances, Salah proved once again that he remains the Pharaohs’ most potent weapon.

Egypt’s qualification marks their fifth World Cup appearance and their second in the last three editions.

While the North Africans boast a record seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, success on the global stage has often proved elusive.

But Salah’s brilliance has now reignited belief ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America.

Elsewhere, Ghana thrashed the Central African Republic 5–0 in Meknes, with former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey opening the scoring.

Cape Verde edged closer to a maiden World Cup appearance after drawing 3–3 with Libya, while Cameroon secured a late 2–0 win over Mauritius to keep their qualification hopes alive.