Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win

Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal, and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure a first-ever World Cup win.
Jun 22, 2026, 09:31 am - Associated Press

Match Timeline

New Zealand
Egypt
  • KO
  • 15
  • 17
  • 20
  • 34
  • 41
  • HT
  • 58
  • 66
  • 67
  • 76
  • 76
  • 82
  • 85
  • 85
  • 90+9
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, New Zealand 1, Egypt 3.
101'
Second Half ends, New Zealand 1, Egypt 3.
90'+10'
Corner, Egypt. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
Match Stats
NZLEGY
Possession
44.3%
55.744.3
55.7%
Shots on Goal
5
7
Shot Attempts
11
19
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
4
4
Saves
4
4
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