FIFA 2018 | Live score and stats: Saudi Arabia hold Egypt 1-1 in the first half

Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action during the FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Saudi Arabia in Volgograd on Monday.

Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action during the FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Saudi Arabia in Volgograd on Monday.   | Photo Credit: AP

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and will try to avoid finishing last in Group A as they bow out of the World Cup on Monday, a disappointing end to the tournament in particular for Egypt and their usually prolific striker Mohamed Salah.

Both teams lost their first two games and the only thing they can salvage in the Volgograd Arena is the chance not to finish bottom of their group.

For Saudi Arabia, the match also offers the possibility of a first goal in the tournament in Russia.