Egypt roared back from a sluggish first half, unleashing a furious attacking display to secure a 3-1 victory over New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver — their first World Cup win!

Surman's header from a corner gave the All Whites an early lead, but Bazeley's team struggled to create chances or maintain pressure on Shobeir after McCowatt's glancing header just after the restart.

Egypt capitalized on this lack of intensity, scoring two goals in eight minutes around the hour mark.

Zico netted a close-range header, then set up Salah to overturn the deficit.

Trezeguet sealed the result with a diving header less than 10 minutes from time.

It could have been four, but Crocombe made a great save to deny Zizo deep in added time.

Egypt's 1.96 xG win puts them first in the group ahead of their June 26 clash with Iran in Seattle.

New Zealand's 1.21 expected goals wasn't enough, and they'll face Belgium in their final match at the same stadium.

That wraps up our coverage of this 2026 World Cup Group G fixture!

Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Egypt defeats New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place Vancouver in this FIFA World Cup match.

Abdelmaguid came onto the pitch five minutes from added time, but he’ll have to be removed for Abdelmonem just over a quarter-hour later, as the defender will not be able to carry on following his knock to the head.

It's almost job done for Egypt at BC Place!

They are moments away from their first-ever World Cup win in nine attempts.

If this result holds, the Pharaohs will lead the group by two points heading into the final day, giving them a great chance to qualify.

Play stops as Abdelmaguid goes down after taking an elbow to the face from Boxall during an aerial duel.

The defender looks worse for wear, with medical staff on the field, but he's desperate to continue despite a visibly swelling eye.

BLOCKED ON THE LINE!

Shobeir's long kick from the back is headed on by Abdelkarim in midfield, who splits the defense with a leading pass for Zizo.

Zizo, with only the goalkeeper to beat, tries to round the shot-stopper and cut back for a finish into the empty net.

But Crocombe somehow gets back into position and slides to make a key block, preventing a fourth goal!

Stamenic lofts a high ball into the six-yard box for Bindon, who tries to get to the delivery ahead of the oncoming Shobeir.

Bindon clatters right into the goalkeeper, who wins a free kick to clear his lines.

The fourth official indicates seven minutes of added time will be played.

Egypt makes history!

They are now the second CAF side since 1966 to score two headed goals in a single World Cup match, a feat last achieved by Ivory Coast against Japan in 2014.

Boxall launches a long throw into the penalty area, but Abdelmaguid, who has immediately joined the back line, heads it away.

SUB: New Zealand makes their fifth and final change of the match as De Vries replaces Just, who couldn't replicate his two-goal performance against Iran tonight.