2026 FIFA World Cup

Egypt's second-half surge sinks New Zealand in Group G opener

Mohamed Salah sparked a second-half revival as Egypt overcame a stubborn New Zealand side 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener, with Finn Surman's early goal cancelled out by a dominant Egyptian display.

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