Egypt news

The Liverpool star has been nursing a shoulder problem picked up in the Champions League final, but he is seemingly back in international contention

The former Los Blancos right-back defended his former team-mate, who he believes will easily ignore his recent criticism in Russia

The 31-year-old was the top scorer in South American qualification and the PSG frontman could enjoy plenty more joy in front of goal in Russia

The South Americans should have few problems navigating a straightforward first stage but our tipster is backing Mo Salah's side to upset the book

With Salah likely to miss the first match of the group stage, our Fantasy writer looks through Egypt's squad and picks out the best of the rest

The Wigan captain helped his team earn promotion to the Championship this year and his remarkable journey now takes in a World Cup with Egypt

Doubts over the striker's fitness following a shoulder injury sustained in the Champions League final mean punters should play the waiting game

With Mo Salah still missing for the visitors our tipster is backing Roberto Martinez's side to claim a victory without too many problems in Brussels

The bookmakers don't expect Pizzi's side to make much of an impact in Russia despite their draw alongside the hosts in an open looking Group A

One of the most controversial figures in football, the Barcelona striker has a terrific record in this tournament and could add to his tally in Russia

Goal takes a look at some of the young players who could be about to light up the tournament in Russia...

The Egyptian forward netted 44 times in a memorable 2017-18 campaign and is being backed to maintain those standards and join the global elite

This year's hosts have not made it past the group stage since 1986 but have a chance of arresting that streak after being handed a favourable draw