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Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver, Canada, on June 21, 2026. Alex Grimm/Getty Images
After three failed chances since 1934, Egypt finally secured a win at the World Cup late Sunday night in Vancouver.
Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1 in Group G action, which gives Egypt a shot at making the knockout round for the second time. The Egyptians first made the World Cup in 1934, followed by appearances in 1990 and 2018.
Matthew Davis is an experienced, award-winning journalist who has covered major professional and college sports for years. His writing has appeared on Heavy, the Star Tribune, and The Catholic Spirit. He has a degree in mass communication from North Dakota State University.
