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Salah was named Man of the Match in Egypt vs New Zealand

The forward scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1.

Filed Monday, 22 June 2026

Salah was named Man of the Match in Egypt vs New Zealand

Mohamed Salah was named man of the match after helping Egypt claim their first World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand.

Egypt trailed 1-0 at half-time before turning the game around with three second-half goals.

Salah scored once and provided one assist in a result that strengthened Egypt's path towards qualification.

The win marked a significant moment for Egypt, who had never previously recorded a victory at the World Cup.