Egypt earns first World Cup victory; Cape Verde draws again

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Egypt earns first World Cup victory; Cape Verde draws again
Summary

Egypt secured its first-ever win at a World Cup by defeating New Zealand 3-1 on June 22, 2026. Mohamed Salah played a key role in this historic success. Meanwhile, Cape Verde continued its surprising tournament run with a second consecutive draw, this time 2-2 against Uruguay, after previously earning a point against Spain. Both teams are looking to progress as the group stage continues, with looming challenges for Uruguay in their quest for advancement.

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  • Egypt wins 3-1 against New Zealand
  • Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay
  • Mohamed Salah pivotal for Egypt
  • Cape Verde remains unbeaten in tournament
  • Uruguay faces pressure to qualify
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  • 5:18 AMYahoo Sports🎥 World Cup highlights: Egypt make history! Cape Verde fairy tale rolls on
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The second matchday of this World Cup also continued on the night leading into Monday and once again delivered some highlights. While Cape Verde’s fairytale story goes on, Egypt celebrates its first...

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