Few players have transformed the profile of Egyptian football on the global stage quite like Mohamed Salah.
Since emerging as one of world football’s leading stars, particularly during his highly successful years at Liverpool, Salah has elevated the status of Egyptian football to unprecedented heights. His achievements in Europe have surpassed those of previous Egyptian players abroad and have made him one of the most celebrated footballers in the Arab world.
While major international trophies have so far eluded him with Egypt, Salah has nevertheless played a central role in some of the national team’s most memorable achievements in recent decades. He helped guide the Pharaohs to two Africa Cup of Nations finals and was instrumental in ending Egypt’s 28-year absence from the FIFA World Cup.
His influence is reflected not only in those accomplishments but also in a remarkable scoring record that places him among the greatest players in Egyptian football history.
Salah Has Scored 66 Goals for Egypt
According to the available statistics, Salah has scored 66 goals in 116 appearances for Egypt’s senior national team across official competitions and friendly matches.
In addition to his goals, he has provided 37 assists, highlighting his broader contribution to the national side’s attacking play.
Those figures place him second on Egypt’s all-time goalscoring list, just three goals behind former striker Hossam Hassan, who remains the country’s leading scorer with 69 goals from 178 international appearances.
World Cup Contributions
Salah has represented Egypt in two World Cup tournaments.
His first appearance came at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where Egypt returned to the competition after a 28-year absence. Although the team exited during the group stage after losing all three matches, Salah managed to score twice.
At the current World Cup being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico, he has added another goal and one assist to his tally.
That means Salah has scored three goals in four World Cup appearances for Egypt, making him one of the country’s most productive players in the competition.
Strong Record in Qualification Campaigns
A significant portion of Salah’s international goals have come during World Cup qualifying campaigns.
He first appeared in World Cup qualifiers during Egypt’s attempt to reach the 2014 tournament and later featured in the qualification campaigns for the 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions.
Across 29 World Cup qualifying matches, Salah has scored 20 goals and registered 12 assists.
His performances during those campaigns played a key role in Egypt’s efforts to compete on the global stage.
Africa Cup of Nations Record
The Africa Cup of Nations has also been an important platform in Salah’s international career.
He has participated in five tournament finals: Gabon 2017, Egypt 2019, Cameroon 2021, Ivory Coast 2023 and Morocco 2025.
Across 25 matches in those competitions, Salah scored 11 goals and provided five assists.
His contribution helped Egypt reach two continental finals, although the team ultimately fell short of lifting the trophy.
In Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, Salah’s numbers are equally impressive.
Over five qualification campaigns, he scored 20 goals and produced nine assists, further strengthening his standing among Egypt’s greatest attacking players.
Friendly Matches and Overall Impact
Beyond competitive tournaments, Salah has also delivered consistently in friendly internationals.
He has scored 12 goals and recorded nine assists in 30 friendly appearances for Egypt.
When all competitions are combined, his record stands at:
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 25 | 11 | 5 |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| AFCON Qualifiers | 28 | 20 | 9 |
| Friendlies | 30 | 12 | 9 |
| Total | 116 | 66 | 37 |
Success Across Egypt’s National Teams
Salah’s goalscoring exploits are not limited to the senior side.
He also represented Egypt at youth and Olympic levels, making an impact in both age groups.
For the Egypt Under-20 team, he scored three goals and provided two assists in 11 appearances.
With the Egyptian Olympic team, he featured in qualification tournaments and the London 2012 Olympic Games. Across 15 appearances, he scored seven goals and registered two assists.
Combining his records across all national-team levels, Salah has scored 76 goals in 142 matches while providing 41 assists.
As he continues his international career, the numbers underline why he is widely regarded as one of the finest players Egypt has ever produced. With 66 senior international goals, he is now within touching distance of Hossam Hassan’s long-standing national record and has already secured his place among the legends of Egyptian football.
