Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers injury during Egypt vs. New Zealand match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Hossam Abdelmaguid sustained a serious injury in the closing moments of Egypt's match against New Zealand on June 22, during the World Cup group stage. The incident occurred in an aerial duel, resulting in a significant blow to his eye. Medical staff mandated his exit from the game due to swelling and impaired vision. Following the injury, Egypt celebrated what marked their first-ever World Cup victory. The result has implications for their position in Group G.
- •Abdelmaguid injured in aerial challenge against New Zealand.
- •Medical staff ordered him to leave the match due to eye swelling.
- •Egypt achieved their first World Cup win during this match.
- •The match took place on June 22 during the World Cup group stage.
- •Egypt's win improves their standing in Group G.
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"Hossam Abdelmaguid suffered a shocking blow in the final minutes of Egypt vs. New Zealand, on the second matchday of the World Cup group stage. It happened during an aerial challenge for the ball, w...
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