Egypt remain optimistic that Mohamed Salah will be fit to face Australia in Friday's last-32 tie at the Fifa World Cup after he picked up a hamstring injury in the Pharaohs' last game against Iran.The North Africans,

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and

As Australia prepares for a historic World Cup knockout match against Egypt, the ugly ghost of an allegedly fixed 2010 friendly in Cairo has returned.

Egypt ‌captain Mohamed Salah resumed training on Tuesday, participating in part of the team's session as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain and boosting hopes he will be fit for Friday's World Cup last-32 clash ‌against Australia.

Ismael Saibari enjoying a breakout tournament while Jordan gave a good account of themselves against Messi and Co

Final games of World Cup group stages saw some unusual behaviour from the region's supporters