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Egypt Celebrates First World Cup Win with 3-1 Victory Over New Zealand

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory by defeating New Zealand 3-1.
  • The "Pharaohs" came from behind after conceding an early goal, with Zico, Salah, and Trezeguet scoring for Egypt.
  • Egypt now leads Group G, while New Zealand awaits its first World Cup win.

Egypt celebrated a historic milestone on Sunday, achieving its first-ever World Cup victory by defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. The "Pharaohs," record champions of the Africa Cup of Nations, secured this landmark win in front of 52,497 spectators, placing them at the top of Group G in the 2026 World Cup.

New Zealand took an early lead with a goal from Finn Surman in the 15th minute. However, Egypt mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Mostafa Zico equalized in the 58th minute, followed by a goal from star striker Mohamed Salah in the 67th minute. Substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet sealed the victory with the final goal in the 82nd minute, marking a triumphant moment for Egyptian football.

This victory signifies a significant achievement for Egypt, as it marks their inaugural win in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Conversely, New Zealand continues to wait for their first taste of World Cup success, falling short in this encounter despite their initial lead.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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