Goal brings you all the details of the Group A fixtures including fixtures, standings and squads for Russia and Egypt
This year's World Cup finals kicked off with Russia vs Saudi Arabia playing the first fixture on June 14 in a Group A tie in Moscow.
Russia got things under way as they are the home nation, and Group A is one of the more memorable of the competition – featuring Egypt, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
Salah found himself in a race against time to be fully fit for the opener after sustaining a shoulder injury in Liverpool's Champions League final, and was absent for the Pharaohs opening match against Uruguay.