Egypt celebrated a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Pharaohs claimed their first-ever victory in the tournament, coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1.
Goals from Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Mahmoud Trezeguet completed a memorable comeback that sent Egypt to the top of Group G with four points.
Salah once again proved to be the difference-maker, scoring one goal and providing an assist to earn the Man of the Match award. The Egyptian captain also etched his name into the history books, becoming his country’s all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup.
In just four World Cup appearances, Salah has now recorded five goal contributions, scoring three goals and providing two assists, underlining his status as one of Africa’s greatest footballers.
For Egypt, the victory was more than just three points it was a historic breakthrough that ended their long wait for a World Cup win and strengthened their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. With Salah leading from the front, the Pharaohs have given their fans a moment they will never forget.