Dubai - It’s inexplicable. It’s a curse. All Arab teams in the World Cup have lost in the closing minutes of the game. A header or a fixed ball. A curse.
Let’s take a look at the Russia, Saudi Arabia match. The fifth goal came at the 94th minute. A free kick by Aleksandr Golovin.
And that goal put the curse in motion.
On the second day of the World Cup, Egypt lost to Uruguay by just one goal. Defender Jose Jimenez scored in the 89th minute. On the same day Morocco was defeated by Iran by one goal. It came at the 94th minute. Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz scored the heartbreaking own goal.
Last night, Tunisia rallied against England and equalized. They were 1-1. And then the curse kicked in. Harry Kane scored England’s goal during stoppage time - in the 91st minute.
All eyes are on the game tonight between Egypt and Russia. Mohammad Salah is scheduled to play his first game after returning from his shoulder injury. The Arab world is watching. Waiting. Will Mohammad Salah’s magic shatter the curse?
