Salah one goal from Egypt record, first World Cup win secured
Salah one goal from history, Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1
Your team won their first-ever World Cup match. Egypt 3–1 New Zealand, and Mo Salah scored (1). He is now one goal away from matching Hossam Hassan's all-time Egypt record.
Salah put it simply afterwards: "In years to come, we will remember that this was one of the achievements in history" (1).
The goal moves him to within touching distance of 70 international goals. Only Hassan stands ahead of him now.
Egypt-Iran drew 107 million viewers, a new record
The group-stage match against Iran pulled over 107 million viewers, a World Cup audience record (2). No other fixture in this tournament has reached that number.
A nation is watching. And your team is still in the fight.
Australia next, Salah a doubt
The Round of 32 tie against Australia is where this campaign either ends or goes deeper. The winner faces Argentina or Cape Verde.
Salah's hamstring remains the question. He came off against Iran and is listed as doubtful. Hossam Hassan says Salah told him he is "going to be okay," but no one will breathe easy until the team sheet drops (1).
Sources
- 1. theguardian.com — Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest | Jack Snape
- 2. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — Coupe du monde 2026: plus de 107 millions de téléspectateurs, le record d'audience pour... Égypte-Iran