Salah sparks history as Egypt seal first-ever World Cup win with 3-1 victory over NZ | TheBriefWire
Salah sparks history as Egypt seal first-ever World Cup win with 3-1 victory over NZ
Published 22 June 2026 ยท sports
Egypt achieved a historic first World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1. Star forward Mohamed Salah scored the crucial go-ahead goal, his 68th international strike
Egypt achieved a historic first World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1. Star forward Mohamed Salah scored the crucial go-ahead goal, his 68th international strike, after Mostafa Zico equalized. Trezeguet sealed the win, sending Egypt to the top of Group G. They now face Iran needing a draw to advance, while New Zealand remains winless.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 9:32 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 12:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Egypt achieved a historic first World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1. Star forward Mohamed Salah scored the crucial go-ahead goal, his 68th international strike, after Mostafa Zico equalized.
Trezeguet sealed the win, sending Egypt to the top of Group G.
They now face Iran needing a draw to advance, while New Zealand remains winless.