Mo Salah scores and assists in Egypt's World Cup win over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Mohamed Salah scored his 68th international goal and provided two assists in Egypt's 3-1 World Cup victory against New Zealand on June 22. Salah is now one goal away from tying the Egyptian national team record held by Hossam Hassan. After an early setback where New Zealand took the lead, Salah equalized in the 67th minute and assisted on Egypt's final goal in the 82nd minute. This win marks Egypt's first victory in World Cup history, further solidifying Salah's legacy with the national team.
- •Salah scores in the 67th minute to tie the match.
- •He also provides assists for Egypt's goals.
- •Egypt secures its first World Cup victory.
- •Salah is one goal away from Hossam Hassan's record.
- •Match occurred on June 22, 2026.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
"While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday night over New Zealand. Three goals at the World Cup gives the 34-year-old Salah the most ever for an Egyptian player.
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