FIFA WORLD CUP
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Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to historic first ever World Cup victory against New Zealand
Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet score as Egypt earn a historic win in Vancouver.
Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to historic first ever World Cup victory against New Zealand
Egypt beat New Zealand to secure historic first World Cup win. / Reuters

Egypt have earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time.

Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt's other scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver.

Salah celebrated his 68th international goal by pumping his fist before he was mobbed by his teammates in the 67th minute, to the thrill of the red-clad Pharaohs fans in the sellout crowd at BC Place Vancouver.

When Salah was subbed off in the 85th minute, he was treated to a standing ovation.

Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win, but was not yet assured a spot in the knockout round.

Egypt will play a deciding game against Iran on Friday in Seattle, needing at least a draw to advance.

Finn Surman put New Zealand in front in the 15th minute with a flying header off a corner kick delivered by Tim Payne.

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SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies