Egypt rallies past New Zealand to claim first World Cup win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Egypt achieved their first victory in the World Cup by defeating New Zealand 3-1 on June 22 at BC Place. The team faced an early challenge when New Zealand's Finn Surman scored a header from a corner in the 15th minute, putting them down 1-0. However, Egypt rebounded with three goals, powered by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush in front of a supportive crowd. This win positions Egypt at the top of Group G, enhancing their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
- •Egypt wins 3-1 against New Zealand.
- •Finn Surman scored for New Zealand in the 15th minute.
- •Egypt's goals came from Salah and Marmoush.
- •Match held at BC Place on June 22.
- •Egypt now leads Group G.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: “Egyptian King” guides Pharaohs to historic win as Marmoush plays his part
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside
- 3:11 AMThe Guardian Sport — Egypt roar back from goal down to see off New Zealand and take control of Group G
"Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Egypt, pre-match favourites with Salah and Omar Marmoush spearheading the attack, were backed by a vocal crowd at BC Place. However, slack defending cost them early as New Zealand defender Finn Surman rose to power home a 15th-minute header from Tim Payne’s corner, silencing the sea of red. Continue reading...
"In the battle of previously-winless World Cup teams, Egypt beat New Zealand to sit top of a tight Group G. Mohamed Salah was the star performer as he scored and assisted the last two goals in a 3-1 vi...
"Egypt 3-1 New Zealand: Goals from Zico, Salah and Trezeguet turned the match on its head in the second half to send the Egyptians top of Group G
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:22 AMWorld Cup: “Egyptian King” guides Pharaohs to historic win as Marmoush plays his part
In the battle of previously-winless World Cup teams, Egypt beat New Zealand to sit top of a tight Group G. Mohamed Salah was the star performer as he scored and assisted the last two goals in a 3-1 vi...
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:20 AMMohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside
Egypt 3-1 New Zealand: Goals from Zico, Salah and Trezeguet turned the match on its head in the second half to send the Egyptians top of Group G
- The Guardian SportJun 22, 2026, 3:11 AMEgypt roar back from goal down to see off New Zealand and take control of Group G
Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Egypt, pre-match favourites with Salah and Omar Marmoush spearheading the attack, were backed by a vocal crowd at BC Place. However, slack defending cost them early as New Zealand defender Finn Surman rose to power home a 15th-minute header from Tim Payne’s corner, silencing the sea of red. Continue reading...
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