Belgian newspapers have lambasted the national team's ageing stars after a 0-0 draw with Iran, while Mohamed Salah has hailed Egypt's historic first-ever World Cup victory.

Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday. A win would mark their first World Cup victory and strengthen their position for…

VANCOUVER: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time.…

Brilliant second-half display means the team move top of Group G ahead of Iran and Belgium, boosting their hopes of reaching knockout stage.

Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory by beating New Zealand 3-1, while Iran held 10-man Belgium to a heroic 0-0 draw in Group G.

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on…

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…

The former Liverpool forward struck in a first-ever World Cup victory for the Pharaohs, who top Group G to stand on the brink of a first-ever place in the knockout stage

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World Cup 2026 Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah scoring as the Pharaohs claimed their first-ever World Cup victory.

Belgian newspapers have lambasted the national team's ageing stars after a 0-0 draw with Iran, while Mohamed Salah has hailed Egypt's historic first-ever World Cup victory.