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- As a consequence, Egypt face Iran in their final group game in Seattle on Friday knowing that they are within touching distance of the knockout stages for the first time.
- On the other side of the group, Belgium will take on New Zealand in Vancouver needing their old stars to keep their World Cup dream alive.
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While the clock is ticking towards the end for many of the stars at this FIFA World Cup, some can still roll back the years and Salah proved himself to be more like Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo by creating history for Egypt on Sunday.
By scoring once and registering an assist in the Pharaohs' 3-1 win against New Zealand in Vancouver, the 34-year-old helped secure his country's first-ever victory at a World Cup at the eighth attempt and moved them to the top of Group G.
As a consequence, Egypt face Iran in their final group game in Seattle on Friday knowing that they are within touching distance of the knockout stages for the first time.
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