Mohamed Salah finally delivered on the World Cup stage, scoring the decisive goal as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 for the nation’s first-ever World Cup victory, ending a 92-year wait for a win on football’s biggest stage. After a quiet start to the tournament and a goalless draw against Belgium, Salah came alive in the second half, breaking the deadlock following New Zealand’s early surprise goal, then setting up Trezeguet’s header from a corner to seal the win. The result puts Egypt on the cusp of reaching the knockout stage, needing just a point against Iran to advance. Salah, whose Liverpool future remains unsettled after a difficult final season, has now scored 68 international goals, one shy of his manager’s national record.
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