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Mo Salah leads Egypt in historic 3-1 World Cup win over New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Mo Salah leads Egypt in historic 3-1 World Cup win over New Zealand

Summary

Mo Salah played a key role in Egypt's 3-1 victory over New Zealand during their World Cup match held overnight in Vancouver. This win marks Egypt's first victory in the tournament's history, propelling them to near qualification for the knockout stages. Salah scored the Pharaohs' second goal, igniting celebrations among the team. With the upcoming match against Iran, Egypt holds a strong chance to win Group G, potentially securing a spot in the next round with a draw or win.

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By the Numbers

•Egypt secures first World Cup win with 3-1 triumph over New Zealand.
•Mo Salah scores Egypt's second goal, leading post-match celebrations.
•Egypt is close to qualifying for the knockout rounds with one game remaining.
•Next match against Iran could determine Group G standings.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — (Video) Mo Salah was in full party mode after Liverpool legend helps Egypt to create history

What they're saying

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Mo Salah was prominent among the post-match celebrations as Egypt secured their first ever win at a World Cup overnight.The Pharaohs are all but qualified for the knockout rounds with a game to spare ...
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