World Cup 2026: Salah joins list of African players with most goals, assists (opens original article in a new tab)

Mohamed Salah joined the list of African players with the most goals and assists in World Cup history after Egypt's 3-1 win over New Zealand.

• Mohamed Salah scored once and provided an assist in Egypt's 3-1 victory over New Zealand
• Salah now has three goals and two assists in the 2026 World Cup, placing him among top African players in combined goals and assists
• Only Asamoah Gyan and Roger Milla have more combined goals and assists than Salah among African players in World Cup history