Egypt winger Mohamed Salah has written his name into the record books after becoming one of the most prolific African contributors in FIFA World Cup history in terms of combined goals and assists.
The milestone came on Monday following a standout performance in Egypt’s 3–1 comeback victory over New Zealand.
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Salah both scored and provided an assist as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to secure a crucial win, further underlining his enduring influence on the international stage.
According to football statistics agency OptaJoe, Salah now has a total of three World Cup goals and two assists, placing him among the most productive African players ever to feature at the tournament when combining both metrics.
The updated rankings see Salah trailing two of the continent’s most iconic figures.
Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan leads the list with six goals and three assists, while Cameroon legend Roger Milla follows with five goals and one assist.
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Tunisia international Wahbi Khazri also sits above Salah, having recorded three goals and two assists in World Cup competition.
Salah’s latest contribution not only reinforced his place among Africa’s elite footballers but also helped Egypt recover momentum in a match that initially looked to be slipping away.
His goal levelled the contest before he turned provider later in the match, showcasing both his finishing ability and creative vision.
Speaking after the victory, the Egyptian forward expressed his satisfaction with both the result and the broader achievement for the squad.
“It’s incredible. It’s a great achievement for all the players, for the staff. We have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow, then focus on the next game,” Salah said.
The result is expected to boost Egypt’s confidence as they continue their campaign, with Salah once again proving central to their ambitions.
His combination of leadership, experience and technical quality remains pivotal, particularly in high-pressure international fixtures.
As the tournament progresses, attention will remain fixed on whether Salah can climb further up the all-time African rankings and potentially close the gap on Gyan and Milla.
For now, however, his latest milestone adds another chapter to an already distinguished international career.
