New Zealand fall to Salah's Egypt in World Cup opener

New Zealand went down 3–1 to Egypt in their World Cup opener in Vancouver, undone by a Mohamed Salah-inspired second half. Finn Surman's early header had the All Whites ahead and dreaming, but Egypt fought back for their first ever World Cup win. Elijah Just was a bright spark down the flank for your side, while Ben Old's bloody, ripped-shorts shift told the story of the battle. The squad now stares at a do-or-die path through Group G, starting with the next match.

Fan reactions

Frustration is already turning toward the dugout. One supporter on Reddit says coach Darren Bazeley "is believed to be on the chopping block" after the Egypt loss. Read the full thread.