Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win
Key takeaways
- Salah celebrated his 68th international goal by pumping his fist before he was mobbed by his teammates in the 67th minute, to the thrill of the red-clad Pharaohs fans in the sellout crowd at BC Place Vancouver.
- When Salah was subbed off in the 85th minute, he was treated to a standing ovation.
- Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win, but were not yet assured a spot in the knockout round.
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New Zealand New Zealand NZL0-1-1, 1 PTS10-1-1, 1 PTSFTEgypt Egypt EGY1-1-0, 4 PTS31-1-0, 4 PTSFinn Surman - 15'Mostafa Zico - 58'Mohamed Salah - 67'Trézéguet - 82'Gamecast Recap Team Stats Player Stats Commentary Videos Salah leads rally over New Zealand as Egypt gets first-ever WC win By Associated Press Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 12:01 am Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- 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.
Salah celebrated his 68th international goal by pumping his fist before he was mobbed by his teammates in the 67th minute, to the thrill of the red-clad Pharaohs fans in the sellout crowd at BC Place Vancouver.
When Salah was subbed off in the 85th minute, he was treated to a standing ovation.