Egypt down New Zealand, take command of Group G

Iran Herald · June 22, 2026 General

(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images) Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first World Cup victory, 3-1 over New Zealand on Sunday night in Vancouver. Both Salah and Mostafa Zico tallied a goal and an assist as Egypt (1-0-1, 4 points) rallied from a 1-0 halftime hole and took over first place in Group G.

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