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Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1 to Claim First-Ever World Cup Win

Egypt came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1, with Mohamed Salah inspiring a brilliant second-half turnaround. The result gives Egypt their first-ever World Cup win and moves them to the top of Group G, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Egypt's first World Cup win, combined with top spot in Group G, puts them in a strong position to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

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