Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, recording their first-ever World Cup victory and moving to the top of Group G.
SALAH WRITES HISTORY IN VANCOUVER
Mo Salah wins the Player of the Match award at a World Cup match for the first time in his career 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zIinXZm7eR
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 22, 2026
Egypt needed a hero. Mohamed Salah answered.
The Pharaohs survived an almighty scare before coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place in Vancouver, recording their first-ever World Cup victory, per Daily Mail.
It was New Zealand — the tournament’s lowest-ranked side — who struck first, with Portland Timbers’ Finn Surman powering home a header to give the underdogs a shock lead they held until just before the hour mark.
Egypt levelled through Mostafa Ziko, before the moment the crowd was waiting for — Salah, 34, stepping up to fire Egypt ahead. The Liverpool star then turned provider, whipping in a corner that Trezeguet headed home at the near post to seal a 3-1 win.
An earlier draw between Belgium and Iran opened the door, and Egypt walked right through it — moving top of Group G with one game to play.
Next up: Iran in Seattle on Friday. A draw sends Egypt through.
Salah’s country has never had it so good at a World Cup.
Egypt go top of Group G and are now on course to progress through the group stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history! 🇪🇬⭐#FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/DO8BnWSfFK
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 22, 2026
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