Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver, Canada, on June 21, 2026. Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesAfter three failed chances since 1934, Egypt finally secured a win at the World Cup late Sunday night in Vancouver.Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1 in Group G action, which gives Egypt a shot at making the knockout round for the second time. The Egyptians first made the World Cup in 1934, followed by appearances in 1990 and 2018.
