That’s full-time in Vancouver, and Egypt have blown the All Whites away with three second-half goals. New Zealand showed a lot of promise in that first 45 minutes but Egypt had total control in the second half. Mohamed Salah finished with a goal and an assist in the 3-1 win.
That is Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win.
The win puts Egypt atop Group G – ahead of Iran and Belgium after their scoreless draw earlier. New Zealand are in fourth spot on one point.
The outcome of Group G is of great interest to the Socceroos. Australia are currently placed second in Group D, and if it remains that way, they would play the Group G runner-up on July 4 in Dallas. For that to be New Zealand, though, they will now need a win over Belgium when they meet in Vancouver in five days.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt, full-time
