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Mohamed Salah scored his first World Cup goal as Egypt overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. The victory marked Egypt's first-ever World Cup win and moved them to the top of Group G.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed rumors of a rift with star player Mohamed Salah, insisting the squad is united ahead of their decisive World Cup 2026 Group G match against New Zealand. Hassan praised Salah’s discipline and professionalism, calling him a role model for the team.
Emam Ashour scored his first international goal to put Egypt ahead, but substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal in the dying seconds as Belgium salvaged a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener at the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026 group stage continues Monday with four matches: Spain vs debutants Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, and Iran vs New Zealand. Off-pitch stories include Uruguay's travel woes, Iranian American divisions, and Haiti's emotional return.
An Egyptian court sentenced activist and poet Ahmed Douma to one year in prison with hard labor for 'spreading false news' over an article on prison conditions. The verdict comes nearly three years after a presidential pardon, and human rights groups have condemned it as an attack on free speech.
Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers discussed regional developments in a phone call on December 15 as Middle East tensions escalate. They exchanged views on security and political issues, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, and explored diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Cairo’s new East Nile monorail, operational since early May, promises to ease traffic congestion with modern, driverless trains. However, tiered fares that cost up to 22% of the minimum wage for a daily commute leave many residents unable to afford it. Experts are divided on whether the project serves a wealthy minority or can become accessible to all.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts on October 10 to discuss regional developments and bilateral issues. The talks focused on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Egypt named a preliminary 27-man World Cup squad with Mohamed Salah as captain. Mostafa Mohamed was dropped due to poor form, while 19-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim earned his first call-up. Egypt faces Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.
