Salah’s 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead over New Zeland before his corner was headed home by Trezeguet to seal the historic 3-1 win. It was Pharaohs first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32. Salah started slowly but with an ineffectual display in their opening draw with Belgium followed up by a quiet opening half against the Kiwis.
Salah the 34-year-old became the latest superstar to make his mark on the tournament, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. After a forgettable World Cup campaign in 2018 and failure to qualify four years later in Qatar, Egypt’s greatest player has finally had his moment on the biggest stage. Salah said: “It’s a great achievement for all the players. It’s a great win. It’s a great vibe. The next game is very important.”
