The Egyptian national team are back in the spotlight after producing a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup.
Despite falling behind early, the Pharaohs responded in emphatic fashion as goals from Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah and Mahmoud Hassan &ldquo;Trezeguet&rdquo; sealed Egypt&rsquo;s first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, 92 years and 25 days after making their tournament debut.
A Historic Achievement
According to FIFA, this was the first time Egypt had trailed at half-time in a FIFA World Cup match and gone on to win. Mohamed Salah also added another milestone to his remarkable career, becoming the first Egyptian player to score in two different editions of the FIFA World Cup.
More importantly, Salah helped guide the Pharaohs to their first World Cup victory, a moment that will be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in Egyptian football history.
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Man Of The Match
Mohamed Salah was named Man of the Match after contributing a goal and an assist in Egypt&rsquo;s historic victory.
Speaking after the match, Salah said:
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s incredible. I don&rsquo;t know how to express it in words. It&rsquo;s a great achievement for all the players and staff. Hopefully, we can continue like this in the group stage and make more history by qualifying. In years to come, it will be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in Egyptian football history. We have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow and then focus on the next game.&rdquo;
Salah also became the oldest player to score for Egypt, finding the net at 34 years and six days old. He surpassed Magdy Abdelghany, who was 30 years and 320 days old when he scored against the Netherlands at the 1990 World Cup.
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Another Milestone For Trezeguet
According to the Egyptian Football Association, Mahmoud Hassan &ldquo;Trezeguet&rdquo; not only contributed to Egypt&rsquo;s historic victory with a goal but also achieved a personal milestone. The winger equalled Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s record as the Egyptian player with the most FIFA World Cup appearances in the nation&rsquo;s history.
As Egypt continue their remarkable World Cup journey, both players remain central figures in a squad determined to write a new chapter in the country&rsquo;s football history.
Injury Concerns After Historic Victory
While Egypt celebrated a landmark victory, the team was also left monitoring the condition of two key players following injuries sustained during the match.
Hamdi Fathi complained of hamstring pain and was forced to leave the field during the second half. Meanwhile, Hossam Abdel-Maguid suffered a head collision with a New Zealand forward and was replaced by Mohamed Abdel-Moneim as a precaution.
According to Dr Mohamed Abou El-Ela, the Egypt national team&rsquo;s doctor, both players will undergo medical scans in the coming hours to determine the extent of their injuries and assess their availability for the upcoming match against Iran.
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National Recognition
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his pride following the victory in a statement published on his official social media account.
&ldquo;I congratulate the Egyptian national team and the great people of Egypt on achieving their first-ever victory in the World Cup, with a commendable performance that embodied the determination, will and resolve of our nation&rsquo;s sons. This well-deserved win represents a promising start to continuing the journey with confidence and ambition while raising Egypt&rsquo;s name high in international arenas.&rdquo;
Egypt&rsquo;s World Cup Journey Through History
Egypt made their first World Cup appearance at the 1934 tournament in Italy. With only 16 teams participating, the Pharaohs entered directly into the Round of 16, where they lost 4-2 to Hungary. Egypt also became the first Arab nation to participate in the FIFA World Cup.
Several decades later, Egypt returned to the global stage at Italy 1990. The team opened with a historic 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, followed by a goalless draw with Ireland before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to England. Despite exiting in the group stage, Egypt earned widespread praise for their performances.
Their most recent appearance before 2026 came at Russia 2018. However, the campaign proved disappointing, with defeats to Uruguay (1-0), Russia (3-1) and Saudi Arabia (2-1), leaving Egypt without a point.
Looking Ahead
Under the leadership of coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt will now turn their attention to the next challenge. The Pharaohs are scheduled to face Iran on 27 June as they continue their quest to make more World Cup history.
Photo Credit: FIFA World Cup&rsquo;s official page
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