Salah a doubt as Egypt await Australia in the Round of 32

Salah a doubt for Friday's World Cup clash

Mohamed Salah is racing to be fit. Egypt are optimistic he will face your Socceroos in the Round of 32 on Friday despite a hamstring injury (2). BBC report the Egyptian camp believes he can recover in time, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1

Egypt are coming in with momentum. They handled New Zealand 3–1 in their final group match, with Salah on the scoresheet (1). After the game, Salah was already thinking legacy: "In years to come, we will remember that this was one of the achievements in history" (1). Hossam Hassan's side look sharp.

What it means for Australia

This is the biggest game of the tournament for your team. Salah at anything less than full fitness changes the equation entirely, but Egypt just put three past New Zealand without needing him at his best. Friday will tell you everything.