New Delhi, June 22 -- Egypt produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place on Sunday, securing the nation's first-ever World Cup victory and moving within touching distance of the Round of 32.
New Zealand made the brighter start and looked threatening from the opening whistle. The All Whites fashioned the first clear chance in the seventh minute when Liberato Cacace found Sarpreet Singh on the edge of the box, but the midfielder's effort drifted wide.
The pressure continued moments later as Marko Stamenic slipped Elijah Just through on goal, forcing Egyptian goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir into a sharp save at his near post.
The breakthrough soon arrived from t...