Egypt earned a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in a 2026 World Cup group stage match held in Vancouver on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The win brought the North African side closer to their first-ever tournament title.
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After a tight first half, Egypt's attack came alive in the second period.
Mohamed Salah scored with a precise finish after a one-two exchange at the edge of the penalty box, sidefooting the ball past New Zealand goalkeeper Oliver Crocombe.
Trezeguet added the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, heading in unmarked from a corner kick delivered by Salah.
The goal effectively sealed the match for Egypt.
New Zealand struggled to maintain possession and build momentum through midfield.
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Despite late tactical substitutions and seven minutes of added stoppage time, they could not find a way back into the game.
Late drama unfolded in the Egyptian penalty box as defender Abdelmaguid required medical treatment for a head injury sustained during a final New Zealand corner kick.
The match ended with Egypt holding on for the win.
During the match, a neutral observer named Nick Inatey commented on the officiating, suggesting the referee appeared to favor Egypt.
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However, no official complaints were reported.
