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Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win

Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure a first-ever World Cup win.

Published June 22, 2026, 4:33 AM

Updated June 22, 2026, 4:55 AM824

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Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win

Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure a first-ever World Cup win.

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Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win

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