Omar Marmoush helps Egypt rally to defeat New Zealand 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Egypt secured a significant 3-1 victory over New Zealand in their World Cup match on June 21. After trailing 1-0, Egypt turned the tide with three goals in the second half, highlighted by contributions from Mostafa Zico and Mohamed Salah. This win marks Egypt’s first victory in World Cup history, and they are now positioned to advance to the knockout stage if they beat Iran on June 26. New Zealand remains winless and must defeat Belgium to have a chance at progression.
- •Omar Marmoush played a key role in Egypt's win.
- •Egypt scored three goals in a span of 24 minutes in the second half.
- •Mostafa Zico and Mohamed Salah were pivotal in the comeback.
- •Egypt's next match is against Iran on June 26.
- •New Zealand needs to beat Belgium to maintain hopes of advancing.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush shines in Egypt’s 1-3 win vs New Zealand
"Omar Marmoush played a significant attacking role as Egypt recorded a crucial victory on Sunday evening against New Zealand.Egypt created history in the World Cup by coming from behind to defeat New Z...
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