• Egypt earns its first World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1.
• Mohamed Salah scores and assists in the crucial win.
• The match boosts Egypt's chances of reaching the knockout stage.

Egypt celebrated a historic moment on Sunday as they won their first-ever World Cup match by defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah played a pivotal role, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the second half. The victory allowed Egypt to move to the top of Group G, positioning them favorably to advance to the knockout stage, needing only a draw against Iran in their next match, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

The match saw Egypt rallying from an early deficit after New Zealand’s Finn Surman scored with a header from a corner kick in the 15th minute. Egypt equalized in the 58th minute through Mostafa Zico, who headed in a precise cross from Mohamed Hany. Just nine minutes later, Salah executed a swift one-two with Zico and curled a powerful left-footed shot into the net, marking his first goal of the tournament, according to Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.

Trezeguet secured the win with a diving header from another corner taken by Salah in the 82nd minute, showcasing Egypt's dominance in the second half. Salah expressed his gratitude towards the Egyptian fans present, stating, "It feels like we are playing in Egypt," emphasizing the impact of the home crowd's support. This victory is viewed as a significant achievement in Egyptian football history, with Salah reflecting on its importance, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.