Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah expressed his “indescribable happiness” after leading his country to a historic first-ever victory in the FIFA World Cup. Goals from Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet secured a 3-1 win over New Zealand, marking Egypt’s first World Cup victory in 92 years since their debut.
Salah, who scored the winning goal and became the first Egyptian to score in two World Cup editions, emphasized the significance of the achievement for the team and the country. At 34 years and 6 days old, Salah also became the oldest player to score for Egypt, surpassing a previous record set in 1990.
After being awarded the best player of the match, Salah praised the team’s performance, particularly in the second half where Egypt dominated New Zealand. He expressed determination to continue pleasing Egyptian fans and strive for success in the tournament, highlighting the importance of the upcoming match against Iran.
