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Argentine Report Reveals Egypt's Key Strengths Ahead of World Cup 2026 ... Argentine media highlights Egypt’s strongest players before their World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Argentina, focusing on Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and the influence of Al Ahly players. Football fans around the world are turning their attention to the highly anticipated showdown between Egypt and Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday night 🏆. Egypt enters the match after a dramatic victory over Australia, winning 4-2 on penalties, while Argentina secured their qualification after a hard-fought 3-2 win against Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Argentine network “TYC” shed light on Egypt’s most important strengths ahead of the clash, emphasizing that the African side possesses a strong mix of experience, talent, and ambition that makes them a dangerous opponent. Mohamed Salah topped the list of Egypt’s key players, being the captain and most experienced figure in the squad, even at the age of 34 🔥. The report emphasized that Mohamed Salah remains Egypt’s biggest attacking threat, describing him as one of the best players in the w…

Egypt win first ever World Cup match as Salah bears down on record set ... Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt celebrated their maiden win at the FIFA World Cup after overpowering New Zealand 3-1. Salah opened his account at the 2026 tournament as Egypt made history with the country’s first ever win on the global stage on Monday (AEST), after 92 years of waiting. Finn Surman had given the All Whites – who were also seeking their maiden World Cup victory – the lead in the 15th minute, but New Zealand were completely swept aside by a rampant Egypt in the second half of their Group G fixture, having drawn four straight games prior to this. MEET IRANS’ WORLD CUP HERO:He ran away from home, slept rough after his dad told him to quit football and holds 2 Guinness World Records After Mostafa Ziko equalised approaching the hour mark, Salah put the Pharaohs ahead in the 67th minute before substitute Trezeguet sealed the deal with eight minutes of regulation remaining in Vancouver, where Egypt scored three goals in a World Cup game for the first time. “Egypt is the mother of Arabs and Africa. No one possesses the history we possess. We won the African Cup seven times. This creates jealousy.…

Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win - Nst VANCOUVER, (Canada): Egypt coach Hossam Hassan dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there were no issues within the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in their crucial World Cup Group G match at BC Place on Sunday. Salah, 34, scored nine goals in the qualifying campaign and provided an assist for Emam Ashour in their opener with Belgium. He was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw in Seattle, with highly-rated teenager Hamza Abdelkarim coming on. New Zealand also opened their campaign by sharing the points in a 2-2 draw with Iran in California, leaving the group finely poised ahead of Sunday's encounter. "Salah is an important player for our squad, and the 26 players who are here with me are very important," Hassan told reporters. "Every player who has worked with me knows I deal with them in a professional manner. I do not have favourites. "Salah is a great player who helps his teammates. He has a lot of discipline and is a role model. "If he starts ... or if he gets substituted, it's fine. It is his role as a player. Everyone knows that I am working f…

Soccer-Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup ... Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah holds up the captains armband as he is substituted as referee Ramon Abatti looks on REUTERS/Lee Smith VANCOUVER, June 20 (Reuters) - ⁠Egypt coach Hossam Hassan dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there were ⁠no issues within the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in their ‌crucial World Cup Group G match at BC Place on Sunday. Salah, 34, scored nine goals in the qualifying campaign and provided an assist for Emam Ashour in their opener with Belgium. He was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw ​in Seattle, with highly-rated teenager Hamza Abdelkarim coming on. New Zealand ⁠also opened their campaign by sharing the ⁠points in a 2-2 draw with Iran in California, leaving the group finely poised ahead of ⁠Sunday's ‌encounter. "Salah is an important player for our squad, and the 26 players who are here with me are very important," Hassan told reporters. "Every player who has worked with me knows ⁠I deal with them in a…

Former All White says side can make history against Egypt - 1News Former All White Tim Brown believes New Zealand's current squad has the capability to achieve something no All Whites team has managed before — win a match at a World Cup. The All Whites head into today's clash against Egypt buoyed by an impressive 2-2 draw with Iran, where midfielder Eli Just scored a historic brace as New Zealand took the lead twice against the 22nd-ranked side. Watch New Zealand v Egypt live and free on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ from midday Brown, who played with the All Whites during their 2010 World Cup campaign, said he was proud of the way the team handled a "hostile" environment during last week's game. ADVERTISEMENT "We've played in World Cups before, but never have we dominated position and gone out with that type of attacking intent," he told Breakfast. The former midfielder said the performance had raised expectations for the team. "They've raised the bar now. I think if they don't come out of this group, if they don't continue that performance, the only feeling will be disappointment — and that's a compliment to them," Brown said. The All Whites celebrate scoring against Iran in their World Cup o…

Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Published Jun 21, 2026, 08:15 AM Updated Jun 21, 2026, 08:15 AM VANCOUVER, June 20 - Egypt coach Hossam Hassan dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there were no issues within the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in their crucial World Cup Group G match at BC Place on Sunday. Salah, 34, scored nine goals in the qualifying campaign and provided an assist for Emam Ashour in their opener with Belgium. He was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw in Seattle, with highly-rated teenager Hamza Abdelkarim coming on. New Zealand also opened their campaign by sharing the points in a 2-2 draw with Iran in California, leaving the group finely poised ahead of Sunday's encounter. "Salah is an important player for our squad, and the 26 players who are here with me are very important," Hassan told reporters. "Every player who has worked with me knows I deal with them in a professional manner. I do not have favourites. "Salah is a great player who helps his team…

Mo Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win ... Mo Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win in history Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Mohamed Salah was among the scorers who earned Egypt a historic first World Cup win. PHOTO: EPA Published Jun 22, 2026, 11:33 AM Updated Jun 22, 2026, 12:08 PM Listen VANCOUVER – Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on June 21 , putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver. The victory puts Egypt top of Group G on four points and needing just a draw against Iran in Seattle on June 26 to move into the last 32. Salah’s goal came after he exchanged passes with Zico – named after the Brazilian legend – and then curled in a shot with his left foot in the 67th minute. Salah then provided the assist for substitute Trezeguet – who himself is named after former France forward David Trezeguet – to make the game safe with a low header. “In years to come we w…

Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for a first World Cup ... Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with teammate Mostafa Ziko (11) during the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. Credit: AP/Darryl Dyck By The Associated Press June 21, 2026 11:13 pm Share 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 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 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 was not yet assured a spot in the knockout round. The Pharaohs will play a deciding game against Iran on Friday in Seattle, needing at least a draw to advance. Egypt is making its fourth World Cup appearance after missing the field in Qatar four years ago. Salah scored a pair of goals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Finn Surman put New Zeal…

Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero <p>Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history.</p><p>The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup.</p><p>A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time.</p>

Egypt star Mohamed Salah delivers historic World Cup win WORLD CUP Egypt Men's National Soccer Team Add Topic Egypt star Mohamed Salah delivers historic World Cup win Derek Oliveros Jack Cooney Carter Braun Special to USA TODAY June 21, 2026 Updated June 22, 2026, 1:04 a.m. ET Hear this story VANCOUVER — As the final whistle blew in Vancouver, Mohamed Salah soaked in the cheers from Egyptian fans lining BC Place. He had delivered Egypt its first-ever World Cup victory. Long the face of Egyptian soccer, Salah further solidified himself as the best player the country has ever produced with his goal and assist, helping defeat New Zealand , 3-1 , and make history for his country. “It’s a great achievement,” Salah said. “We just do our best in the tournament to make the people happy in Egypt.” The good energy did not come quickly for Egypt. It entered the second half down 1-0 with not much to show for offensively. Their captain, Salah, had been virtually invisible. Shortly after halftime, it didn’t take long for the Pharaohs to take hold of the match, with Mostafa Ziko opening the scoring in the 58th minute and Salah’s goal in the 67th minute giving Egypt its first lead of the night. S…

New Zealand vs Egypt live updates: Mostafa Ziko scores equalising goal ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated2m ago Egypt have come from behind to beat New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup, earning an historic first win in the tournament. Finn Surman fired New Zealand into the lead in the 15th minute, heading home from a corner, before Mostafa Ziko answered with a header of his own in the second half to equalise for Egypt. Less than 10 minutes later,Mohamed Salah scored his first goalof the 2026 edition of the tournament to give his side the lead, before Trezeguet added Egypt's third in the closing stages to seal the result. The result lifts Egypt into first place in Group G on four points, and leaves New Zealand in last place with just one point. Join theconversation using the tab aboveor by emailinglive@theathletic.com A full slate of four eye-catching matches await on Monday. Lionel Messi’sArgentinaare back on the pitch, facingAustriain the first match of the day in Group J. That one kicks off at 1pm ET, 10am PT. Two Group I fixtures follow: BeforeJordantake onAlgeriain the late game at 11pm ET, 8pm PT. Stay tuned as all of those matches will, of course, …

Australia-Egypt: History beckons in momentous World Cup clash ... Australia-Egypt: Why history beckons in their momentous World Cup clash Updated: 30 Jun 2026 19:17 BST | 5 min read Analysis © IMAGO Matthew Judge | Editor Make us your Google favourite History is on the line as Australia and Egypt prepare to lock horns in a momentous clash in the World Cup knockout phase. Article continues under the video The two nations will face off at the Dallas Stadium in the United States on Friday, 3 July after sealing their places in the round of 32. Australia reached the World Cup knockouts for the third time in their history after collecting four points in Group D. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe saw Australia down Turkey 2-0 in their opening fixture, before Tony Popovic’s men bounced back from their 2-0 loss to co-hosts USA by drawing 0-0 with Paraguay. Unstoppable pace 😮‍💨 Watford's Nestory Irankunda shows off his incredible speed to give Australia the lead against Turkey... pic.twitter.com/fHyh4qAusl — ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 14, 2026 Egypt meanwhile are through to the knockout stage for the first time after earning an impressive five points in Group G. Captain…

History-making moment awaits Socceroos or Pharaohs - ESPN DALLAS, Texas - It's a special thing to make history, to do something nobody has ever done before. There's a type of immortality that comes with it, the knowledge that no matter how many people follow, you'll always be remembered for being the first. In blazing a trail, you've ostensibly made it easier to follow, perhaps not practically, in a footballing context, but certainly on an emotional level. And it should go without saying that, especially through the prism ofAustralia's clash withEgyptin the round of 32, you'll have given a gift of untold joy to the millions (or hundreds of millions, in the latter's case) back home. Either the Socceroos or the Pharaohs will achieve something they've never done before in their history come Friday, both heading to Dallas, Texas, searching for their first-ever win in the knockout stages of theFIFA World Cup. Australia has twice been here before, losing toItalyin the round of 16 in 2006 and then falling toArgentinaat the same hurdle in 2022. Egypt, for their part, were technically in the round of 16 back in 1934 -- the first ever African side to play at a World Cup -- but only 16 team…

Salah delivers Egypt historic first World Cup win; Are Pharaohs on ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Fran Santiago / Getty Images VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In a historic moment for Egypt, Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic, 67th-minute go-ahead goal to help deliver his country a come-from-behind 3-1 win and a first World Cup victory in its footballing history. New Zealand took the lead thanks to an athletic Finn Surman header early in the first half. At the same time, Egypt looked dreadful going forward while New Zealand’s energy was contagious. Advertisement But the script flipped in the second half as Egypt pushed forward in a dramatic way. Two goals in nine minutes gave them a lead they would not relinquish. One more goal late on was enough to send the thousands of ecstatic Egyptian fans in Vancouver into raptures — and Egypt to the top of Group G on four points. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Our writers break down the key talking points from BC Place: The weight of Egyptian football history has always been held against Salah because of the country’s success in the years before he made his international debut. Unlike the playe…

Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero Agence France-Presse Jun 20, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google Omar Marmoush is aiming to fire Egypt to a first World Cup win — ALEX GRIMM Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history. The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup. A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time. For Marmoush it is also an opportunity to make his mark on the global stage. Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's superstar status in the national team, Marmoush has also had to play second fiddle at club level to Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City 17 months ago. "It’s difficult but at the same time it makes you better, knowing that when you’re on the pitch you have to give your best. You have to perform because the ne…

The king without a crown: Mohamed Salah's quest for global recognition <p>There was once an Egyptian king who ruled on the banks of the River Mersey. For nine years, Liverpool’s faithful sang his name as Mohamed Salah cemented his place among the club’s greatest players.</p> <p>Back home, however, Salah never wore a crown. He carried something heavier — the hopes of a nation that had spent decades searching for a place among football’s elite.</p> <p>On Friday, in the Texas city of Dallas, those hopes will accompany Egypt into unfamiliar territory. For the first time in their history, the Pharaohs will play a FIFA World Cup knockout match, with the man who conquered Anfield now attempting to add another defining chapter to a career that has already transformed Egyptian football.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/MoSalah/status/2072196018519810400?s=20'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/MoSalah/status/2072196018519810400?s=20"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> …

Marmoush Aims to Emerge from Salah's Shadow as Egypt's Hero Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history. The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup, said AFP. A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time. For Marmoush it is also an opportunity to make his mark on the global stage. Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's superstar status in the national team, Marmoush has also had to play second fiddle at club level to Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City 17 months ago. "It's difficult but at the same time it makes you better, knowing that when you're on the pitch you have to give your best. You have to perform because the next person is there, waiting to take your spot," Marmoush said in a recent interview with GQ Middle East. "I trained hard to get here, you know? My whole career led up to this point - to…

Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero VANCOUVER, June 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history. The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup. A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time. For Marmoush it is also an opportunity to make his mark on the global stage. Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's superstar status in the national team, Marmoush has also had to play second fiddle at club level to Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City 17 months ago. "It's difficult but at the same time it makes you better, knowing that when you're on the pitch you have to give your best. You have to perform because the next person is there, waiting to take your spot," Marmoush said in a recent interview with GQ Middle East. "I trained hard to get here, you know? My whole…

Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history. The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup. A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time. For Marmoush it is also an opportunity to make his mark on the global stage. Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's superstar status in the national team, Marmoush has also had to play second fiddle at club level to Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City 17 months ago. "It’s difficult but at the same time it makes you better, knowing that when you’re on the pitch you have to give your best. You have to perform because the next person is there, waiting to take your spot," Marmoush said in a recent interview with GQ Middle East. "I trained hard to get here, you know? My whole career led up to this point – to com…

FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’ Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.

Soccer-Salah revels in central role to help Egypt make their World Cup ... Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Anne-Marie Sorvin VANCOUVER, June 21 (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah ⁠has built a career on rewriting the record books and the Egypt captain did so again on Sunday, ⁠scoring and setting up another goal as his side fought back to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver ‌for a historic first World Cup victory. After an underwhelming final season at Liverpool by his own lofty standards, the 34-year-old Salah has responded impressively on the global stage, registering a goal and two assists in two matches at this tournament. Though no longer at his peak following the end of his glittering ​nine-year spell on Merseyside, Salah remains Egypt's primary attacking threat. Hossam Hassan again deployed ⁠Salah in a central role behind striker Omar ⁠Marmoush in a 4-2-3-1 formation, flanked by Emam Ashour and Mostafa Zico. The Egypt coach had expressed his satisfaction with Salah's adaptation ⁠to ‌the unfamiliar position before the match, and the…

Egypt Make World Cup History, Cape Verde Earn Global Praise Despite ... Home National Football Teams Egypt Make World Cup History, Cape Verde Earn Global Praise Despite Argentina... National Football Teams Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Egypt kept Africa’s FIFA World Cup dream alive with a historic victory over Australia, Cape Verde won the admiration of the football world despite a heartbreaking defeat to defending champions Argentina, while Ghana’s campaign came to an end after losing to Colombia in the Round of 32. The Pharaohs became the first African side to secure a place in the Round of 16 on Friday after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following an enthralling 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium. Read Also: Algeria Joins African Teams Round of 32 Exodus as Ghana, Egypt, Cape Verde Go All Out For FIF A World Cup Round of 16 Spots Emam Ashour gave Egypt an early lead in the 13th minute, finishing confidently from Karim Hafez’s pinpoint delivery to score his second goal of the tournament. Australia restored parity in the 55th minute when defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently turned Aiden O’Neill’s free-kick into his own net. Both teams battled fiercely through…

Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup ... Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with teammate Mostafa Ziko (11) during the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) Egypt’s Trezeguet (7) celebrates with Mohamed Salah (10) and Marawan Attia (19) after scoring his side’s third goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Egypt players celebrate after Mohamed Salah (10) scored his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Egypt’s Omar Marmoush (22) and New Zealand’s Finn Surman, right, vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir (23) allows a goal to New Zealand’s Finn Surman, not seen, during the first half of the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbi…

Mohamed Salah Goes Viral for How He Reacted to Historic By Megan Armstrong 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Egypt captain Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool with his head held high because he accomplished everything , individually and as a team, one could hope to accomplish in world football. Now, Salah can also walk away from his international career, whenever that time comes, knowing that he brought unprecedented joy to his country during the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup . Egypt earned its first-ever World Cup win with a 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand on June 21. Afterward, Salah said , "What happened today is history for us, as Egyptians. It seems to other teams, it's okay, it's fine. You see a lot of teams win games, but, for us, as Egyptians, it's like, it doesn't happen often." Read More on Sports Egypt had to wait nearly a century to taste its first World Cup win, but the Pharaohs only had to wait 12 days for the second. Egypt and Australia 's intense Round-of-32 match went to penalties, where Egypt prevailed to claim their first-ev…

Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for first ever World Cup win - NBC New York 2026 World Cup Mo Salah leads Egypt to first ever World Cup win, downs New Zealand 3-1 The Pharaohs' best result previously was a draw, while New Zealand's search persists. By Sanjesh Singh • Published 36 minutes ago • Updated 29 minutes ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Mohamed Salah #10 of Egypt celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Pharaohs have a record first. Egypt took down New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver on Sunday to secure its first ever win at the men's World Cup , with star Mohamed Salah leading the push. Salah and Co. entered the game having drawn Belgium 1-1, while New Zealand tied 2-2 with Iran as Elijah Just logged a brace. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Both teams entered the game looking for a first win, with the All Whites gaining the advantage in the first half. Off a corner kick, social media star Tim Payne found center-back Finn Surman on a corner kick from the left flank. New Zealand, the lowest-ranked nation at the tournament…

Egypt on high after historic World Cup win as 'extraordinary' Mohamed ... Mohamed Salah was in tears. Hossam Hassan and his twin brother Ibrahim were carrying the Egyptian flag and running around the pitch. The popular Ahmed Saad tune Eh el youm el helw dah? (How lovely is this day ? ) was blasting through the Dallas Stadium speakers as the players did a victory lap celebrating with the Egyptian fans in the stands … The scenes after Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the winning penalty to send the Pharaohs past Australia and through to the last-16 at the World Cup deserve a highlight reel of their own. The other reel could just be Salah’s panenka. “If someone was going to do it, it’d be me,” Salah said on the live feed after his successful penalty helped guide Egypt to a first ever victory in a World Cup knockout fixture. “I don’t know if this is my last World Cup or not but I had to do it.” Salah keeps his cool in shoot-out as Egypt advance to World Cup last 16 Read More Arrow ‘Mo Salah deserves a statue' Salah played the full 120 minutes while dealing with a hamstring injury he picked up in the previous game against Iran , and, like his other teammates who shot penalties, he found th…

After difficult final Liverpool season, Salah relishes central role in ... VANCOUVER, June 22 — Mohamed Salah has built a career on rewriting the record books and the Egypt captain did so again on ‌Sunday, scoring and setting up another goal as his side fought ​back to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver for a historic first World Cup victory. After an underwhelming final season at Liverpool by his own lofty standards, the 34-year-old Salah ‌has responded impressively on the global stage, registering a goal and two assists in two matches ​at this tournament. Though no longer at his peak following the end of his glittering nine-year spell on Merseyside, Salah remains Egypt’s primary attacking threat. Hossam Hassan again deployed Salah in a central role behind striker Omar Marmoush in a 4-2-3-1 formation, flanked by ​Emam Ashour and Mostafa Zico. The Egypt coach had expressed his satisfaction with Salah’s adaptation to the unfamiliar position before the match, and the forward once more proved influential at BC Place. Roared on by a crowd heavily weighted in Egypt’s favour, with swathes of red shirts and Liverpool jerseys in the stands, Salah was at the heart of everything positiv…