Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, front, works out with teammates during a training session Saturday, June 20, 2026, on the eve of the team’s World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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