Egypt Come From Behind to Beat New Zealand, Salah on Target
Finn Surman put New Zealand ahead but Egypt hit back through Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet to win 3-1 in Group G in Vancouver.
E gypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G fixture at BC Place Vancouver, where 52,497 watched three second-half goals turn the game around.
Surman gives New Zealand the lead
Finn Surman put New Zealand ahead in the 15th minute, and the lead held until the hour mark.
Egypt's second-half surge
Mostafa Zico levelled in the 58th minute, Mohamed Salah put Egypt ahead in the 67th, and Trezeguet sealed the 3-1 win in the 82nd.
Group G
The comeback win lifts Egypt in Group G, where Belgium and Iran drew in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 22, 2026.