Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s outright leading international goalscorer after scoring twice against Malawi on Friday, 13 November 2026.

The 34-year-old reached 70 goals for the Pharaohs during the third round of matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, moving one goal ahead of former Egypt international Hossam Hassan.

Salah’s two goals took him past Hassan’s total of 69 and secured his place at the top of the national team’s scoring charts. The milestone carries added significance because Hassan is now Egypt’s manager and previously coached Salah with the national side.

The Liverpool forward has spent much of his international career among Egypt’s most influential players, regularly taking responsibility in important matches and establishing himself as one of the team’s leaders.

His 69th and 70th goals underline his consistency and longevity for Egypt. Since making his debut for the national team, Salah has continued to deliver at major moments and has repeatedly helped carry the side through key fixtures.

At 34, he remains a central figure for the Pharaohs and is still adding to a record that had previously belonged to one of the most important players in Egyptian football.

By moving beyond Hassan, Salah has reached another significant landmark in the history of the national team. Known as the “Egyptian King”, he now stands alone as the leading scorer in the Pharaohs’ history.