New Zealand once again surprised, but only halfway. They took the lead in the first half against Egypt, but after the break, they crumbled under the focused attacks of their opponents.
Following the match, Egypt’s captain Mohamed Salah was overjoyed, calling the victory historic. Indeed, this was a landmark moment: Egypt had never before won a match at the FIFA World Cup, despite participating for the fourth time, with their debut dating back to 1934.
World Cup 2026
New Zealand 1–3 Egypt (1–0)
Goals: Serman 15’ (1–0); Ziko 58’ (1–1); Salah 67’ (1–2); Hassan-Trezeguet 82’ (1–3)
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