Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will not feature in Egypt’s final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, according to KingFut.
But before any alarms ring across Merseyside, this one’s purely about rest, not risk.
Egypt have already sealed their place at the World Cup after a dominant 3–0 victory over Djibouti, where Salah once again stole the headlines with two goals and a captain’s performance.
During this process the Egyptian became all time leading top scorers in Africa World Cup Qualifiers.
With qualification already wrapped up, the final fixture on Sunday will only serve as a formality — and Salah’s workload will finally ease.
Reports from the Egyptian FA suggest the 33-year-old will stay with the national team to celebrate their achievement, but won’t take part in the game itself.
Instead, he’ll get a few days off before returning to England to prepare for Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United on October 19 at Anfield.
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A break at the right time for Mohamed Salah
For both Egypt and Liverpool, this feels like a smart move. After leading his nation to their fourth-ever World Cup appearance, Salah has earned some breathing space.
His manager, Hossam Hassan, becomes only the second Egyptian coach ever to guide the Pharaohs to the finals — a milestone that certainly calls for celebration.
But for Liverpool, the timing couldn’t be better. Salah has looked a little off-color this season, scoring just three goals so far while adjusting to new attacking partners like Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Hugo Ekitike.
A few days of rest could be exactly what he needs before the Premier League’s most-watched fixture returns. After all, when Salah’s fresh, defenders panic.
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Critics on Mohamed Salah during this season so far
Recent weeks have seen some harsh words from pundits. Former striker Troy Deeney claimed on The Football Exchange Podcast, “The same as he’s done all season. Terrible.” Meanwhile, Paul Scholes noted that Salah has been “making the wrong decisions more often than not.”
Still, Liverpool fans know better than to count him out. History shows Salah always responds on the pitch, not in the press.
And with Egypt’s qualification in the bag and the Manchester United fixture around the corner, the stage is set for him to silence his critics in style.
Salah’s absence against Guinea-Bissau isn’t about fatigue or form — it’s about focus. He’ll return to Merseyside recharged, ready to remind everyone why he’s still the King of the Kop.