Egypt secured the first World Cup win in their history after defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G on Sunday, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time.
New Zealand made a bright start and took the lead after 15 minutes through Finn Surman, putting Egypt under early pressure in Vancouver.
However, Egypt responded strongly through their star players. Mohamed Salah levelled the match before Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet added further goals to complete an impressive comeback victory.
The result moves Egypt into a strong position in Group G ahead of their final group-stage match, while New Zealand will need a positive result in their remaining fixture to keep their qualification hopes alive.
For Egypt, the victory marks a historic milestone, ending their long wait for a World Cup win and keeping alive their dream of advancing beyond the group stage for the first time. Salah once again played a key role, leading a determined Egyptian side that showed resilience after falling behind early.
With momentum now on their side, Egypt will look to build on this landmark success as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
