Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has carried his outstanding club form onto the international stage, emerging as the most prolific scorer in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Liverpool forward has been instrumental in Egypt’s attacking dominance, netting an impressive six of the Pharaohs’ 13 goals so far in the qualification campaign. This outstanding goal tally places Salah at the top of the scoring charts across all teams participating in the qualifiers, further solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s greatest footballers. His sharp finishing, tactical intelligence, and leadership on the field have been key to Egypt’s strong performances as they aim to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. With Salah in top form, Egypt remains a formidable force in the qualification race, and fans will be eager to see if the forward can maintain his scoring streak and lead his nation to yet another World Cup appearance. Currently, Egypt sits at the top of Group A with an impressive 13 points, secured through four wins and one draw. Mohamed Salah has been instrumental in their success, leading the individual scoring charts after matchday five with his outstanding contributions. In the early stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Mohamed Salah has been a standout performer for Egypt, making a significant impact with his goal-scoring prowess. He delivered an exceptional display by netting four goals in Egypt’s dominant 6-0 victory over Djibouti. Salah continued his influential form by scoring crucial equalisers against Guinea-Bissau on matchday four, further solidifying his importance to the team. Most recently, he added another goal in Egypt’s confident 2-0 win over Ethiopia, bringing his overall tally to six goals in five qualifying matches. Trailing closely behind Salah in the goal-scoring race are his Egyptian teammate Mahmoud Trézéguet, Gabon’s Denis Bouanga, Ghana’s Andre Ayew, and Mali’s Kamory Doumbia, each with five goals. Other notable goal scorers include Gambia’s Musa Barrow and Madagascar’s Rayan Raveloson, who have both scored four times. Benin’s Steve Mounie, along with Burkina Faso duo Bertrand Traore and Lassina Traore, have each contributed three goals in the qualifiers. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen also made headlines with a remarkable performance, scoring twice in his side’s crucial victory over Rwanda, further highlighting his goal-scoring ability. With nine automatic qualification spots available for African teams and an additional opportunity through an intercontinental play-off, the battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is intensifying, with teams fiercely competing to secure their place on football’s biggest stage.