Mohamed Salah Achieves Historic Milestone with Egypt Against Belgium in 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Egyptian national team, has etched his name into the history of the World Cup after making a significant milestone during Egypt’s match against Belgium on Monday evening at the Lumen Field. This match is part of Group G of the 2026 World Cup being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

According to statistics from the specialized account ‘Mr. Chip,’ Salah is now among a select group of players in World Cup history who have played an international match as captain on their birthday, coinciding with his 34th birthday celebration.

This prestigious list includes notable names from global football history, such as Antonio Carbajal in 1962, French legends Michel Platini in 1982 and 1986, as well as German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn and French midfielder Patrick Vieira in 2002, and Spanish forward Raúl González in 2006.

In related news, French network ‘Stats Foot’ revealed that Salah has equaled a historic record for Egyptian football by reaching 28 starting matches with the national team in major tournaments, including both the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

As a result, the Liverpool star shares the top spot with historical figures Ahmed Hassan and Essam El-Hadary, both of whom have also played an equal number of starting matches for Egypt in continental and global competitions.

This marks Egypt’s fourth participation in the World Cup, returning to the global stage after missing out on the 2018 edition. The current campaign carries high hopes for fans eager to see their team perform well.

The Pharaohs aim for a strong showing in this edition of the tournament, led by Mohamed Salah, who remains a pivotal figure in the squad.