Egypt end 92-year wait for win at FIFA World Cup as Salah buries New Zealand
For generations, Egypt dreamed of a night like this. Ninety-two years after making their World Cup debut in 1934, the Pharaohs finally celebrated their first
For generations, Egypt dreamed of a night like this. Ninety-two years after making their World Cup debut in 1934, the Pharaohs finally celebrated their first victory at the tournament, coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver and move to the top of Group G. Mohamed Salah once again provided the decisive touch on a night that will rank among the most significant in Egyptian football history. Read Full Story The Pharaohs, who had gone winless in their previous World Cup appearances, recovered from a first-half deficit through goals from Mostafa Ziko, Salah and substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet.
The result not only strengthened Egypt's hopes of reaching the knockout stage but also ended a wait that had stretched across generations of players and supporters. New Zealand vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026: HIGHLIGHTS Football occupies a unique place in Egyptian life, and World Cup success had long remained an elusive milestone. Through decades of disappointment, near misses and unfulfilled promise, the dream endured. At BC Place, Egypt finally turned that dream into reality, producing a commanding second-half display after falling behind early in the contest.
This was more than just three points in the group standings. It was a result that connected different eras of Egyptian football, from the pioneers who represented the country at the 1934 World Cup to the modern generation led by Salah. From Cairo to Alexandria and beyond, supporters had waited decades to witness a moment like this. The victory leaves Egypt top of Group G with four points from two matches following their opening 1-1 draw with Belgium. They will now face Iran in their final group-stage fixture after Iran and Belgium played out a goalless draw earlier in the day.
New Zealand arrived in Vancouver after drawing 2-2 with Iran, while Egypt were buoyed by a spirited performance against Belgium. With the group finely balanced, both teams knew a victory would provide a significant advantage heading into the final round of fixtures. FIFA World Cup | FIFA World Cup Schedule | FIFA World Cup Points Table | Football News Ends
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