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VANCOUVER, British Columbia \u2014 In a historic moment for Egypt, Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic, 67th-minute go-ahead goal to help deliver his country a come-from-behind 3-1 win and a first World Cup victory in its footballing history.<\/p>\n

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New Zealand took an early lead thanks to an athletic Finn Surman header in the first half. At the same time, Egypt looked dreadful moving forward while New Zealand\u2019s energy was contagious.<\/p>\n

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But the script flipped in the second half as Egypt pushed forward in a dramatic way. The Pharaohs netted two goals in nine minutes to give them a lead they would not relinquish. One more second-half goal was enough to send thousands of ecstatic Egyptian fans in Vancouver into raptures \u2014 and Egypt to the top of the Group G table.<\/p>\n

Our writers break down the key talking points from BC Place:<\/p>\n

It had to be
\nMo Salah<\/p>\n

The weight of Egyptian football history has always been held against Salah because of the country\u2019s success in the years before he made his international debut.<\/p>\n

Unlike the players that were so successful between 2006 and 2010, winning three Africa Cup of Nations titles, Salah has not won one, and despite scoring the goals that have propelled Egypt into two World Cups, Egypt had never won a game in the competition.<\/p>\n

In Vancouver, Salah helped change that, sliding Egypt into a lead against New Zealand following a resurgent second-half performance.<\/p>\n

There is a sense Salah\u2019s legs won\u2019t move as quickly as he wants them to sometimes these days and Egypt are using him differently at this tournament. Rather than play off the right as he did so successfully for so long at Liverpool, he has operated centrally, which manager Hossam Hassan thinks potentially increases his involvement.<\/p>\n

Leaves Liverpool as one of their all-time greats and will want to impress potential new clubs.<\/p>\n

Against Belgium in the opening game, the ploy worked because Egypt\u2019s opponent defended high and the game was open. New Zealand was a totally different challenge for Egypt, especially after scoring first. A big, physical, organised team subsequently sat deep in the first half and tried to hit Egypt on the counter attack.<\/p>\n

In a crowded midfield, Salah struggled to create space for himself. At Liverpool he has developed the idea over the last few years that eventually he\u2019ll find a way to influence what\u2019s happening because of his experience. Without the same levels of quality supporting him, however, he could not afford to stand around, waiting for the game to come to him.<\/p>\n

Hassan switched things around in the second half, with Salah pushing higher, more or less as a centre forward. The trick worked \u2014 with Emam Ashour, more naturally a midfielder, offering more cover defensively, Egypt\u2019s full backs were able to attack more. Their equaliser on Mostafa Ziko\u2019s header came from Mohamed Hany\u2019s cross, and Salah, now tasked with finishing chances rather than creating them, soon swept them into a lead.<\/p>\n

Though Trezeguet scored for Egypt again, Salah\u2019s goal was the most important, changing the conversation about his place in the country\u2019s football history forever.<\/p>\n

Elation at Egypt\u2019s historic first \u2014 and what could follow<\/p>\n

The atmosphere before the game was not rollicking and enthusiastic as it was before Canada\u2019s cinematic win over Qatar. There was an abundance of nervous energy instead. Neither New Zealand nor Egypt had ever won a World Cup game, setting up for some fans to witness history and others to suffer continued heartache.<\/p>\n

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The crowd was overwhelmingly pro-Egypt \u2014 as were the journalists in the media tribune. They looked destitute after a miserable first-half performance from Egypt.<\/p>\n

But belief is a wonderful thing and Egypt\u2019s fans kept growing into the game in the second half as the Pharaohs piled on the chances. You could see what it means to a country to finally earn its first World Cup win in its fourth tournament. With Salah\u2019s goal, journalists leapt out of their seats, hugged nearby compatriots and punched their air in glory.<\/p>\n

You only get your first World Cup win once. And the way that aforementioned nervous energy transformed into elation? It is a reminder of what that win can feel like to those who have had their heart broken many times before.<\/p>\n

Now, what\u2019s possible for Egypt? According to The Athletic\u2019s World Cup tracker, the African nation has over a 99% chance of advancement and a 61% chance of topping the group. More history could be in the offing.<\/p>\n

How this
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This result has implications for both the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

With draws in every game beforehand in Group G, Egypt is now in the pole position to top the group. A win or even a draw in their final game against Iran should be enough to send them through to a round of 32 game in Seattle on July 1 against a third-place team.<\/p>\n

And if Egypt win that game? They potentially would be in line to play the United States in the round of 16, provided Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s men win their last-32 game.<\/p>\n

Yes, we\u2019re looking far ahead here, but: there is a world in which Egypt could be the team standing between the U.S. and the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

And for Canada? Entering this game, The Athletic had Egypt as Canada\u2019s most likely round-of-32 opponent, should Canada win Group B. It\u2019s looking increasingly like winning the group would set Canada up against the third-place team from Group G, which, as of now, is most likely to be Iran.<\/p>\n

And if it\u2019s New Zealand: their robust defending might allow Canada to have more of the ball. Canada haven\u2019t always thrived in that situation. And without Ismael Kone, their creative midfielder, it could be an even greater challenge to handle.<\/p>\n

Surman heads in some MLS history<\/p>\n

It\u2019s just a footnote now, but Surman\u2019s header to open the scoring was the sixth goal by an MLS player at this World Cup, the most the league has ever produced in a single tournament (2002 was the previous standard bearer, at five). Clearly, it helps that Lionel Messi accounts for half of that total with his hat trick vs. Algeria.<\/p>\n

But even so, for Surman, the milestone goal comes as a bit of an oddity. In 46 MLS matches with the Portland Timbers, he hasn\u2019t scored a goal. But on the World Cup stage, the athletic defender is on the board with one. He\u2019d surely trade that for three points instead of having his side on the cusp of elimination, but it\u2019s a great personal achievement for the 22-year-old Cardiff-born player.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared in The Athletic.<\/ins><\/p>\n

\u00a9 2026 The New York Times Company<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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