Mohamed Salah's decisive goal propelled Egypt to a 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, marking the Pharaohs' first-ever World Cup win in front of a jubilant Vancouver crowd.
Mohamed Salah stood out with his 68th goal for Egypt (Image Source: X/@FIFAWorldCup)
Jun 22, 2026
10:41 am
What's the storyEgypt achieved a historic victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver.
This marked Egypt's first-ever triumph in the tournament's history. Mohamed Salah's second-half goal put Egypt in front after Finn Surman scored early for New Zealand.
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