Mohamed Salah did net Egypt’s first goal at a World Cup in 28 years from the penalty spot after he had been hauled down 17 minutes from time, but it was too little, too late for the Pharaohs. Russia will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 and Egypt eliminated unless Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay on Wednesday.
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Disappointing return for Mohamed Salah as Egypt crushed by Russia
The Salah that had tormented Roma and Manchester City, or scored 32 goals in the Premier League and 10 to power Liverpool to the Champions League final was not on show in Russia
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Salah set to return to boost Egypt’s World Cup hopes
Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah has been declared 100 percent fit by Egypt’s team doctor and his agent
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In pictures: Saudi Arabia’s pre-world cup training session
Russia 2018 will be the fifth appearance for Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup finals after qualifying for the first time back in 1994. They featured in three consecutive finals afterwards (1998, 2002 and 2006) before missing the last two editions in South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014.