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World Cup 2026: Egypt storms past New Zealand to take control of Group G, set up potential knockout-round match vs. USA
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup win with a 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand, taking control of Group G with four points after two rounds of play.
- The win positions Egypt as the favorite to win Group G, with Belgium and Iran tied at two points each, while New Zealand falls to the bottom with just one point.
- Egypt's victory sets up a potential Round of 16 matchup against the U.S. men's national team, which has already won Group D, if both teams advance past the next round.
- New Zealand led 1-0 at halftime but Egypt rallied in the second half with goals from Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trézéguet to secure the win.
- Egypt will face Iran in the final group match, where a win would clinch the top spot in Group G, while Belgium aims for its first win against New Zealand in the concluding round.
