Hector Cuper

Highlights, Egypt vs Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2018, Match 2 in Yekaterinburg: Uruguay snatch late win

Egypt take on Uruguay and Spain face off against Portugal on Friday in the FIFA World Cup. Follow our live blog for scores and updates from Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt did not want to 'risk' star forward Mohamed Salah against Uruguay, says coach Hector Cuper

Mohamed Salah was kept on the bench in Egypt's opening World Cup defeat against Uruguay on Friday because the team did not want to risk further injury to the Liverpool star.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Jose Gimenez strikes late as Uruguay beat Mohamed Salah-less Egypt in Group A encounter

Uruguay's deserved last-gasp victory leaves them and Russia in early control in Group A after the hosts' 5-0 mauling of Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt coach Hector Cuper says Mohamed Salah will 100 percent play in team's opening game

Salah, who sustained the injury in Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on 26 May, is one of the biggest names at the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah's absence affects any team negatively says Egypt coach Hector Cupper

"We are working to cover the absence of Mohamed Salah. The players responded perfectly to our instructions, but Salah’s absence affects any team negatively," said Egypt Coach Hector Cuper

Mohamed Salah's journey from Nagrig village to Liverpool is source of inspiration for children back home

Mohamed Salah, who hails from their village, has been a Premier League sensation since joining Liverpool — setting a new Premier League score in a 38-game campaign with 32 goals.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt coach Hector Cuper banking on Mohamed Salah's Liverpool form at Russia event

Egypt coach Hector Cuper is hoping star striker Mohamed Salah can transfer the stellar form he's shown for Liverpool this season to the national side at the World Cup in Russia.

Africa Cup of Nations final preview: Cameroon, Egypt look to cap remarkable revivals by lifting title

Egypt have been African champions a record seven times but were making their comeback in the competition after missing the last three editions of the Cup of Nations amid political upheaval.