Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup victory
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June 21, 2026
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night to secure its 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 delight of the red-clad Pharaohs fans in the sellout crowd at BC Place Vancouver.
When Salah was substituted in the 85th minute, he was treated to a standing ovation.
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