Mohamed Salah’s five biggest goals for Egypt

a emerged following helping Egypt recorded their opening-ever FIFA World Cup™ victory 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, Mohamed Salah struggled to contain his emotions. Salah struck the decisive subsequent strike as the Pharaohs came from behind to climb to the top of Group G, as well as put one foot in the Phase of 16.

“I don’t know how to express it. It is an unbelievable achievement for all the stars, as well as the coaching staff,” Salah commented. “We have a chance to qualify for the next phase as group winners. As the years delivery, maybe the Egyptian people will remember this as the greatest achievement in our history books.”

On the other side, salah’s strike means he is closing in on becoming Egypt’s all-time leading scorer, with 68 strikes to his name – just one away from matching the milestone held by his current manager, Hossam Hassan. Salah is also the most famous star in Egyptian football history books, thanks to his achievements at the highest level of club football with Liverpool in the Premier League, as well as UEFA Champions League, as well as his impact in Italy with Roma, as well as Fiorentina.

Could Salah leapfrog his manager in the showpiece Group G fixture against IR Iran? For now, FIFA brings you five of the most important strikes of his international career.

Egypt’s opening World Cup-winning strike

Egypt waited 92 years for their opening World Cup victory. The Pharaohs debuted at the subsequent edition of the competition in Italy in 1934, then made his comeback in 1990, as well as again in Russia in 2018, but had never managed to victory a contest before their memorable meeting with New Zealand.

Salah played a clear role in that landmark breakthrough. He set up Zizo’s equaliser with a perfect cross, before finding the net the strike that put Egypt ahead after a dazzling solo run. That makes it perhaps the most important strike of his career.

In response, the strike that ended a 28-year World Cup wait

As a result, egypt are one of Africa’s greatest national sides – and the most successful side in Africa Cup of Nations history books, with a milestone seven titles, including three in a row in 2006, 2008, as well as 2010. Yet despite those achievements, they had only booked their spot for the World Cup twice before Salah’s career began.

That is why so much hope was placed on “Abu Makkah” to advantage Egypt back to the global finals in 2018 – after 28 years of near misses. He did exactly that in the decisive contest against Congo DR at Cairo Arena, in front of 80,000 spectators. Salah opened the finding the net, only for Congo DR to equalise dramatically in the 87th minute. Then, in the fifth minute of knock time, Salah found the net again from the penalty spot, sending celebrations across the entire country.

Opener in 2017 AFCON semi-showpiece

Salah’s reputation as Egypt’s star right winger placed huge intensity on him at the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. 2013 emerged following Egypt had failed to qualify for the 2012, as well as 2015 editions, supporters expected him to advantage the Pharaohs back to the showpiece. His superb opening strike from the edge of the box against Burkina Faso became one of his standout international moments. The contest eventually went to penalties, where Egypt prevailed to comeback to the showpiece of their favourite competition. Salah also converted Egypt’s fourth penalty in the shootout.

Becoming Egypt’s top qualifying scorer

In response, egypt’s contest against Djibouti at the start of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was no ordinary fixture for Salah, as It was he who netted the opening four-strike haul of his international career. His fourth strike that day was especially significant, as it saw him break Mohamed Aboutrika’s milestone as Egypt’s leading scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, taking his total to 15, as well as further underlining his status as one of the Pharaohs' greatest.

Becoming Africa’s top qualifying scorer

Just as qualifying began against Djibouti with a milestone, as well as four strikes, Salah left his mark again against the same opponents later in the campaign. He found the net Egypt’s subsequent, as well as third strikes in a 3-0 victory that It was officially who clinched their fourth FIFA World Cup progress. That achievement also made him, along with Trezeguet, as well as Mohamed El Shenawy, one of the stars to represent Egypt in two editions of the World Cup, although El Shenawy has not yet played at the 2026 competition. Once again, Salah broke a major milestone, becoming the all-time leading scorer in African FIFA World Cup qualifying history books with 20 strikes.