Mohamed Salah will play against New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, with Egypt favored to win at -175.
What are the odds for Mohamed Salah?
The latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook have Mohamed Salah at +135 to score against New Zealand.
He has -145 odds to record a goal or assist and is +600 to score two or more goals.
Why is Mohamed Salah a top pick?
Salah has two goals and an assist in three career World Cup starts, including an assist against Belgium on Monday in a 1-1 draw.
He is fourth all-time in Premier League history for goals, with 29 goals in the 2024-25 season, winning the league's Golden Boot.
What is the predicted outcome?
Egypt to score in both halves is priced at +170, with the over/under at 2.5 goals.
Brandt Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player and SportsLine's top soccer editor since 2017, has been profitable across multiple leagues, including the Premier League and Bundesliga.
Sutton's picks are based on managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances.
Mohamed Salah has either a goal or an assist in all three career World Cup games.
He had a career-high 18 assists for Liverpool in the 2024-25 season.
New Zealand is ranked 82nd in the world, while Egypt is favored to win.
The match will be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
Mohamed Salah's skill set will be on display against New Zealand.
He has been dubbed "The Egyptian King" for his impressive performances.
Salah's individual success on the World Cup stage is expected to continue.
The 2026 World Cup has already seen big stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane post multi-goal games.
Mohamed Salah could be next to join that list.
He had five multi-goal games for Liverpool in the 2024-25 season.