Egypt recorded their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory after coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in a thrilling encounter.
Captain Mohamed Salah inspired the comeback, scoring one goal and providing an assist as the Pharaohs secured a landmark result that puts them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Egyptian football and strengthens their chances of progressing from the group phase.
In another Group fixture, Spain underlined their title credentials with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
The result extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 12 matches as they continued their impressive form on the international stage.
Elsewhere, Uruguay and Cape Verde played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Group H clash.
The result extended Cape Verde’s unbeaten run to five matches and kept both sides firmly in contention for a place in the next round.
In Group G, Iran displayed resilience to earn a goalless draw against Belgium, who played a significant part of the match with ten men.
The result means Iran have gone unbeaten in their opening two matches of a World Cup tournament for the first time in their history, boosting their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
The latest round of matches has continued to deliver surprises and historic moments as teams battle for places in the next phase of the tournament.







