Salah Loses Top Spot as Egypt Advances, Setting Up Mexico‑Ecuador Clash

Egypt’s 1‑1 draw in the final Group G fixture lifted them to second place and guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The result also saw Mohamed Salah relinquish his position as the tournament’s top scorer.

Meanwhile, the outcome set the stage for a potential round‑of‑16 clash between Mexico and Ecuador, as both sides await their next opponent. The shifting group dynamics promise fresh rivalries as the competition moves forward.