Egypt Defeats New Zealand 3–1 at FIFA World Cup mursaleen Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:25 Author Hamayoun Ashna Profile Photo Author Job Head of Sport Desk Sport The Egyptian national football team, inspired by a standout performance from captain Mohamed Salah, defeated New Zealand 3–1 in the FIFA World Cup. The Group G match kicked off before thousands of spectators. New Zealand created the first dangerous opportunity in the opening minutes, but their number 10's effort narrowly missed the Egyptian goal.