22.06.2026 15:50
The Egyptian National Team, which prayed collectively in the locker room before facing New Zealand in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieved what they wanted on the field as well. Trailing in the first half, Egypt defeated their opponent 3-1 with goals scored in the second half, rising to the top of the group.
The prayer of the Egyptian National Team in the locker room before the New Zealand match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup drew attention. The moments when the players and technical staff gathered and prayed together before the match quickly gained interest.
NEW ZEALAND TOOK THE LEAD
New Zealand started effectively in the match played at BC Place Stadium. In the 15th minute, from a corner kick taken by Tim Payne, Finn Surman's header gave the Oceanian representative a 1-0 lead. The first half ended with this score.
AMAZING COMEBACK FROM EGYPT
Egypt, appearing with a completely different image in the second half, got the reward of their pressure in the 58th minute. Mostafa Ziko made it 1-1, while the team's star Mohamed Salah put Egypt ahead with a goal in the 67th minute. Trezeguet, who stepped onto the stage in the 82nd minute, set the final score: 3-1.
THEY ROSE TO THE TOP
With this victory, Egypt increased their points to 4 and took the top spot in Group G. While Iran and Belgium remained with two points each, New Zealand fell to last place with 1 point.
EYES ON THE IRAN MATCH
Egypt, who drew 1-1 with Belgium in their first match, gained a major advantage for the round of 16 with the victory over New Zealand. The African representative will face Iran in the group's final match. A draw will be enough for Egypt to advance.