Salah leads second-half turnaround as Egypt clinch maiden World Cup win

RIYADH: It was not the start Egypt had hoped for after an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A stalemate earlier in the day between Iran and Belgium meant a victory against the All Whites would launch the Pharaohs to the top of Group G. Yet, the encounter carried more weight than just three points for either team. Both sides had yet to register a World Cup victory prior to kick-off. For Egypt, it was eight matches across four tournament appearances, and for New Zealand, seven matches in three World Cups.

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