New Zealand vs Egypt: Salah Inspires Egypt First WC Win
Updated 21 June 2026.
New Zealand vs Egypt at World Cup 2026 finished 1-3 to Egypt, Mohamed Salah scoring and setting the tone as Egypt overturned Finn Surman’s early opener with second-half goals from Mostafa Ziko, Salah and Trezeguet. It was the first World Cup win in Egypt’s history, secured in a powerful second-half surge at BC Place.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group G |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| New Zealand scorer | Surman 15′ |
| Egypt scorers | Ziko 58′, Salah 67′, Trezeguet 82′ |
| Half-time | New Zealand 1-0 Egypt |
New Zealand vs Egypt World Cup 2026: how Egypt won it
Egypt won it after the break. Finn Surman headed New Zealand in front on 15 minutes and the All Whites carried that lead to half-time, but Egypt came out transformed. Mostafa Ziko levelled on 58 minutes, Mohamed Salah put Egypt ahead on 67, and Trezeguet wrapped up the 3-1 win on 82 to deliver the first World Cup victory in the country’s history, dating back to their 1934 debut.
New Zealand had no answer to Egypt’s second-half storm. The All Whites defended deep and broke quickly in the opening hour, but once Ziko found the equaliser the momentum swung entirely. Salah’s strike, the moment the favourites had been waiting for, settled the contest, and Trezeguet’s late finish reflected a one-sided final half-hour.
What it means for Group G
The win lifts Egypt into strong contention in Group G and leaves New Zealand still searching for a result. ESPN reported Egypt coming from behind to claim a historic first World Cup win. With Belgium and Iran having drawn earlier in the day, the group remains open going into the final round. Track the full table on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Both sides finish Group G in the final round, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. We previewed this one in our New Zealand vs Egypt preview, revisit Egypt’s opener in our Belgium vs Egypt report and New Zealand’s in our Iran vs New Zealand report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in New Zealand vs Egypt?
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group G match on 21 June at BC Place, Vancouver, coming from a goal down to win with three second-half goals.
Did Mohamed Salah score against New Zealand?
Yes. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt’s second goal on 67 minutes, putting them 2-1 ahead on the way to a 3-1 win, with Mostafa Ziko and Trezeguet also on target.
Was this Egypt’s first World Cup win?
Yes. The 3-1 victory over New Zealand was the first World Cup match Egypt have won in their history, dating back to their debut at the 1934 tournament.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G, ESPN match page and the FIFA match centre.
