Egypt Secures 3-1 Win Over New Zealand in Second Group Stage Match
June 22, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Egypt overcame an early deficit to achieve a 3-1 victory against New Zealand in their second World Cup group stage fixture, with Mohamed Salah playing a pivotal role.
New Zealand opened the scoring through F. Surman in the 15th minute, assisted by T. Payne. This early goal put Egypt on the back foot, compelling a response. The All Whites accumulated two yellow cards shortly after, with S. Singh and C. McCowatt carded, indicating a physical approach against the favored Egyptian side.
Egypt gradually seized control, with M. Ziko finding the equalizer in the 58th minute, assisted by M. Hany, shifting the momentum. The turning point arrived when Mohamed Salah, a constant threat, scored in the 67th minute, assisted by M. Ziko, putting Egypt ahead 2-1. Salah continued to dictate play, setting up Trezeguet for Egypt's third goal in the 82nd minute, sealing the victory.
Despite New Zealand's early lead, Egypt's superior attacking prowess and composure eventually shone through. They dominated possession (56%) and attempted more shots on goal (7 to 5), reflecting their persistence. This hard-fought win follows Egypt's prior draw against Belgium and New Zealand's draw against Iran.