Egypt Come from Behind to Beat New Zealand 3-1

Egypt produced a spirited comeback at BC Place Vancouver on June 22, 2026, overturning an early deficit to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in their World Cup group stage clash. Despite a bright start from New Zealand, who took the lead through a 15th-minute header from Finn Surman, Egypt responded emphatically in the second half. Mostafa Ziko equalised with a header of his own before Mohamed Salah swiftly put the Pharaohs ahead. Trezeguet then sealed the win with a headed goal, capping a dominant turnaround in front of 52,497 fans under sunny skies in Vancouver.

Key Events

15' - Tim Payne's delivery found Finn Surman, who nodded home a header to give New Zealand a 1-0 lead.

17' - Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt) was shown a yellow card.

20' - Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) was booked.

34' - Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) received a yellow card.

41' - Egypt made an early substitution as Rami Rabia replaced the injured Hamdi Fathi.

58' - Mohamed Hany assisted Mostafa Ziko, who equalised with a header to make it 1-1.

66' - New Zealand substituted Callum McCowatt for Benjamin Old.

67' - Mostafa Ziko turned provider, setting up Mohamed Salah who fired Egypt into a 2-1 lead.

76' - Multiple substitutions: New Zealand brought on Jesse Randall for Liberato Cacace and Ryan Thomas for Sarpreet Singh; Egypt replaced Omar Marmoush with Trezeguet and Mostafa Ziko with Hamza Abdelkarim.

82' - Mohamed Salah delivered a cross for Trezeguet, who scored with a header to make it 3-1.

84' - Egypt made further changes, with Hossam Abdelmaguid replacing Mohamed Salah and Zizo coming on for Emam Ashour.

85' - New Zealand substituted Tim Payne for Tyler Bindon and Elijah Just for Francis De Vries.

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