Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt takes first World Cup win over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament in Egypt's 3-1 victory over New Zealand on June 21, 2026, marking Egypt's first-ever World Cup win. Despite early adversity, with Egypt trailing 1-0, Salah's goal led to a comeback victory. This win places Egypt in a pivotal matchup against Iran next week, aiming for a spot in the knockout stage.
- •Salah scored his first World Cup goal in the 3-1 win.
- •Egypt overcame a 1-0 deficit to secure the victory.
- •The win is Egypt's first at a World Cup tournament.
- •Egypt will face Iran next for a chance to advance.
- •Salah now has three World Cup goals in his career.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bow down to the king: Mo Salah takes center stage at the World Cup
"Can the 34-year-old Mohamed Salah lead his Egypt team to the knockout stages after their big win on Sunday against New Zealand?
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