New york: Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G second-round match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking their first victory in the tournament's history.According to Bahrain News Agency, New Zealand initially took the lead with a goal by Finn Surman in the 15th minute. However, Egypt responded with a robust second-half performance, scoring three goals to secure the win. Mostafa Ziko equalized the score in the 58th minute, followed by Mohamed Salah, who put Egypt ahead in the 68th minute. Mahmoud Hassan Trézéguet sealed the victory with a third goal in the 81st minute, assisted by Salah.With this win, Egypt moved to the top of Group G with four points, having started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Belgium.
- June 23, 2026
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