Meanwhile, Egypt are in pursuit of their first ever match win at a World Cup finals in this, their fourth appearance at the tournament. Much of their tournament hopes will hinge on the performances of Salah, who is a free agent after leaving Liverpool this season, but it remains to be seen how big a role he can play after missing some of hte run-in with a nagging hamstring injury.
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