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Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up another as Egypt rallied after halftime to move top of Group G.

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The Egyptian King's match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32. Salah's 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead - after they recovered from a shock early New Zealand opener - before his corner was headed home by Trezeguet to seal the historic 3-1 win.
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The "Pharaons" are at the top of the group G with the success against New Zealand.After a 0:1 delay, Zico, Salah and Trezeguet meet after the break

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The Liverpool striker established himself as the Pharaohs' all-time leading scorer and led the victory against the All Whites in Vancouver; they secured their first World Cup win and consolidated their position as leaders of Group G, on the verge of reaching the Round of 16.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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