Mo Salah leads Egypt to historic World Cup victory over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Egypt secured its first World Cup match victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. After trailing 1-0, Mohamed Salah helped turn the tide, scoring the go-ahead goal before assisting on another score. Known as the 'Egyptian King', Salah's performance marked a significant milestone in his nation's football history. With this victory, Egypt looks to build momentum in the tournament.
- •Mohamed Salah scores two goals and provides an assist
- •Egypt came from behind to secure a 3-1 win
- •Match took place in Vancouver
- •This is Egypt's first World Cup victory ever
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — It had to be Mo Salah for Egypt
"There's a reason they call him the Egyptian King.
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