Egypt captain Mohamed Salah continues his stellar performances at the 2026 World Cup, after topping the list of players with the most chances created in the tournament, confirming his significant impact on the Pharaohs' journey to the Round of 16.

Egypt qualified for this round after overcoming Australia in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time, setting up a fiery clash with Argentina in the round of 16.

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According to data from the network 'Foot Mob', Mohamed Salah has created 16 clear goal-scoring opportunities so far, sitting alone at the top of the list in the current World Cup edition—a statistic reflecting his immense attacking impact on the pitch, both in playmaking and direct chance creation for his teammates. Salah enhanced this number after creating 5 full chances during the match against Australia, which ended with Egypt qualifying via penalties, a game that saw the Egyptian star's notable attacking presence despite the difficulty. In second place is Belgian Leandro Trossard with a similar number of chances, but Salah held the advantage in terms of rate, creating 4.3 chances per 90 minutes compared to just 4 for the Arsenal player, giving him the statistical lead more accurately. Among the prominent names, Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi ranked high with 14 chances, while Argentine Lionel Messi appeared in a lower position compared to Salah, alongside big names such as Jude Bellingham, Bruno Guimarães, and Ousmane Dembélé, reflecting the fierce competition in attacking statistics in the tournament. With this performance, Mohamed Salah proves once again that he is not just a goal scorer, but an influential playmaker leading the Egyptian national team with impressive numbers in one of the world's biggest football arenas.