Egypt cruise past Saudi Arabia with dominant four-goal display in Mohamed Salah’s absence

Egypt delivered an emphatic performance to secure a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Friday evening’s international friendly, underlining their strength despite the absence of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.

The result forms part of both nations’ preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup and showcases the Pharaohs’ superiority from start to finish.

The Egyptian side will wrap up their March international schedule with a high-profile clash against Spain in four days, while Saudi Arabia are set to face Serbia in Belgrade on the same day.

Egypt wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Islam Issa opening the scoring as early as the fourth minute.

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A well-weighted pass found him inside the penalty area, and he made no mistake with a composed finish past goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi. The early breakthrough set the tone for the match, boosting Egypt’s confidence while leaving the Saudi defence unsettled.

The hosts attempted to respond but struggled to break through a well-organised Egyptian setup. Instead, it was the visitors who doubled their lead in the 16th minute through Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.

The winger rose above his markers to meet a cross from the right, powering a header into the net and exposing Saudi Arabia’s defensive frailties.

Egypt continued to dictate the tempo, combining sharp individual brilliance with cohesive team play. Their attacking pressure paid off again just before halftime when Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” added a third.

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After receiving a clever pass from Emam Ashour inside the box, Zizo executed a delicate lob to extend the lead, capping a first half in which Saudi Arabia offered little attacking threat.

Any hopes of a Saudi comeback were extinguished early in the second half as Omar Marmoush added a fourth goal in the 56th minute. The forward unleashed a powerful strike that proved too much for Al-Aqidi, sealing a comprehensive win for Egypt.

The convincing victory highlights Egypt’s depth and attacking quality, even without Salah, as they build momentum ahead of tougher tests in their World Cup preparations.