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Salah scores and assists as Egypt claims first-ever World Cup win

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Salah scores and assists as Egypt claims first-ever World Cup win
Summary

Mohamed Salah led Egypt to a historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand in their World Cup match at BC Place in Vancouver on June 21, 2026. New Zealand initially took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Finn Surman. However, Mostafa Zico equalized for Egypt in the 58th minute, shortly before Salah scored in the 67th minute. Trezeguet finalized the scoring for Egypt with a diving header in the 82nd minute. With this victory, Egypt moved to the top of Group G with four points and faces Iran next, needing at least a draw to secure advancement to the knockout stages.

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By the Numbers
  • •Egypt defeats New Zealand 3-1 for their first-ever World Cup victory.
  • •Finn Surman scored first for New Zealand in the 15th minute.
  • •Mostafa Zico equalized for Egypt in the 58th minute.
  • •Salah scored Egypt's second goal and assisted Trezeguet's third goal.
  • •Egypt tops Group G with four points, next match against Iran.
Latest Updates
  • 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Mohamed Salah makes bold statement after Egypt's first World Cup win
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  • 4:23 AMBBC Sport — Salah's World Cup nightmare ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
  • 3:56 AMBBC Sport — Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win
  • 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first-ever World Cup win
  • 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt star Mohamed Salah delivers historic World Cup win
What they're saying
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Mohamed Salah scored a goal and assisted another as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first-ever World Cup win on Sunday. New Zealand thought they would be the ones celebrating a maiden victory at the tournament as Finn Surman gave them the lead in the 15th minute.

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Mohamed Salah's World Cup nightmares finally end as he helps fire Egypt to their first ever win at the tournament - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

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Mohamed Salah scored one goal and assisted another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win.

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