Salah’s Goal Atlas: Egypt’s Shadow strikes and the Record Books

Mohamed Salah has etched his name into Egypt's football history with a remarkable goal tally across the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and international friendlies. His longevity and consistency have made him the benchmark for succeeding generations, and his numbers keep climbing as he adds chapters to his legacy. This article breaks down his goals by competition and highlights where he stands among Egypt's all-time top scorers. And yes, there will be a couple of light quips—because even legends need an occasional laugh between strikes.

How many goals has Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt in the FIFA World Cup?

In the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Salah appeared in 2 matches and scored 2 goals. He missed the group opener versus Uruguay due to injury but found the net against Russia and Saudi Arabia. Total World Cup goals for Egypt: 2. The moment the ball hit the back of the net, fans reminded him that even history likes a good duet with the net.

How many goals in World Cup qualifiers?

Egypt's all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers, Salah has played 29 qualifiers matches and found the net 20 times, with 12 assists for his teammates. He featured across four campaigns (2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026) and remains a constant threat when the stakes are high. If scoring were a seminar, Salah would be the professor who never forgets to assign extra credit—and somehow the class still loves him.

How many goals in Africa Cup of Nations?

Salah has featured in five AFCON editions (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025), playing 20 matches and scoring 8 goals with 4 assists. His AFCON tally shows a steady impact on Egypt's campaigns, even as the continent's battles get tougher with every edition. When the lights are brightest, Salah tends to choreograph the scoring sequence with the precision of a well-rehearsed routine.

Across all competitions for Egypt, Salah has 108 appearances and 62 goals. He ranks second on the all-time list, behind the legendary Hassan Hassan who sits at 68 goals, proving that the record books can be both long and well-deserved.

Most frequent opponents Salah has scored against include Djibouti (6), Niger (5), and Uganda (4), with contributions from several other nations. A friendly reminder that in football, durability is a luxury—Salah seems to own the warranty card.

As Salah continues to chase milestones with the national team, the numbers reflect a player who can still alter the trajectory of Egypt's football history. And if he keeps scoring, perhaps the fans will start calling him "Egypt's calculator"—always crunching numbers, never missing a digit.

If you’re wondering where Salah stands today, he’s among the top scorers in Egypt’s history and a symbol of the modern era of Egyptian football. May the goals keep coming, and may the celebrations be as loud as a stadium full of fans when the final whistle blows.

Punchline 1: My aiming is so sharp that even the net files a complaint for being too easy. Punchline 2: If Salah ever retires, the goalposts will file a petition for premium overtime—they’ve never seen a striker work this kind of late shift.