World · 22 June 2026

Salah leads Egypt to first World Cup win

Egypt has made history by securing their first-ever World Cup victory, significantly boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Mohamed Salah led the team to a 3-1 win against New Zealand on Sunday, scoring one goal and assisting another. This win puts Egypt top of Group G with four points, following their opening 1-1 draw with Belgium.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 8:23

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