Salah Scores and Assists as Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1

Group Stage · Group G · BC Place, Vancouver · June 21, 2026

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver.

Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute, from Tim Payne’s pass. Egypt took over in the second half. Mostafa Ziko equalized in the 58th minute, then set up Salah in the 67th. Salah returned the favor for substitute Mahmoud Trézéguet in the 82nd.

Egypt had 19 shots to New Zealand’s 11.

Egypt lead Group G with four points, ahead of Iran and Belgium on two. New Zealand have one.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 2, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.