Salah scores as Egypt earns first World Cup win, downing New Zealand 3-1

Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win but wasn’t yet assured a spot in the knockout round.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal as Egypt secured its first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 Sunday night.

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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.