### [2026-06-21](/feed/2026/06/21/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# Egypt win their first-ever World Cup match after defeating New Zealand 3–1 in the group stage. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357864/mohamed-salah-inspires-egypt-beat-new-zealand-historic-world-cup-win)

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