Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first-ever World Cup win

Mohamed Salah scored a goal and provided an assist as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, June 22, 2026, to record their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory. New Zealand had taken the lead through Finn Surman, who headed home a corner from Tim Payne in the 15th minute. Egypt then turned the match around, with Mustafa Zico equalising in the 58th minute from a cross by Mohamed Hany before Egypt went on to win 3-1.