Mohamed Salah scores and assists as Egypt records first-ever World Cup win, 3-1 vs New Zealand
The Indian Express—Mohamed Salah delivered a goal and an assist as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to record their first-ever World Cup victory, ending Salah's personal tournament scoring drought. The result was celebrated as historic for African football, with Salah's performance seen as a direct answer to doubters who questioned his World Cup form. Egypt's fans and the broader African football community reacted with elation.
- The Indian Express — Salah scored and assisted, directly answering doubters about his World Cup form
- AllAfrica — Salah leads Egypt to a historic World Cup win over New Zealand
- Premium Times — Salah led Egypt to a historic World Cup victory over New Zealand
- BBC — Salah's personal World Cup scoring drought ended with the victory
- Al Jazeera — Salah scored as Egypt beat New Zealand for the country's first World Cup win
- NBC News — A historic Salah leads Egypt to rout New Zealand for its first World Cup win
- Reuters — Salah inspires Egypt to a historic 3-1 World Cup win over New Zealand