Salah's World Cup nightmare ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory on June 22, 2026, defeating New Zealand 3-1 at their ninth World Cup appearance, 92 years after their tournament debut. Salah scored in the 67th minute to give Egypt the lead after they had fallen behind to an early New Zealand goal, then provided the corner that Trezeguet headed home to seal the win. The result leaves Egypt on the brink of qualifying for the last 32, following their opening draw with Belgium.