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Egypt secures first World Cup win against New Zealand in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:02 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Egypt secures first World Cup win against New Zealand in 2026

Summary

Egypt achieved its inaugural victory in the FIFA World Cup by overcoming New Zealand 3-1. The team made a comeback after trailing and saw players Zico, Salah, and Trezeguet all score. The match was part of the 2026 tournament, which featured several significant clashes, including Japan's 4-0 win over Tunisia and Spain's 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. Belgium and Iran ended in a goalless draw, while Uruguay and Cape Verde played to a 2-2 tie. Upcoming matches include Argentina vs. Austria and France vs. Iraq, both set for June 22.

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By the Numbers

•Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for its first World Cup win.
•Zico, Salah, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt.
•Japan eliminates Tunisia with a 4-0 victory.
•Spain also wins 4-0 against Saudi Arabia.
•Upcoming matches include Argentina vs. Austria on June 22.

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The second big World Cup Sunday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured five matches.Still in the early hours, in the THOUSANDTH match in World Cup history, Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0, eliminating the Afr...
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