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Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for a first World Cup victory

Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal in the 67th minute to help secure the nation's first ever men's World Cup win. The result puts Egypt at the top of Group G.

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Egypt earned its first historic World Cup victory after defeating New Zealand 3-1.

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  1. Egypt Secures First World Cup Win With 3-1 Victory Over New Zealand

    Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal in the 67th minute to help secure the nation's first ever men's World Cup win. The result puts Egypt at the top of Group G.

    What's confirmed:

    • Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night in Vancouver.
    • This match marked Egypt's first ever victory in the men's World Cup.
    • Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal in the 67th minute.
    • Salah's goal was his 68th international goal.
    • The game took place at a sellout crowd at BC Place.
    • Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G following the win.
    • Salah was substituted in the 85th minute.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Egypt's win sets up a potential knockout-round match against the USA.
    • Bazeley was left frustrated after the loss.
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