
Egypt Secures First World Cup Win with Salah Goal and Assist
Egypt achieved a historic milestone by winning their first World Cup match ever. Mohamed Salah contributed a goal and an assist in the victory.

Egypt achieved a historic milestone by winning their first World Cup match ever. Mohamed Salah contributed a goal and an assist in the victory.

Mohamed Salah scored to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand, moving closer to the all-time goalscoring record for the Pharaohs. Egypt won 3-1 in the friendly match.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviewed a Cape Verde fan when the country scored its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Kevin Pina scored the opening goal for Cape Verde against Uruguay in their Group H match of the 2026 World Cup, giving the underdogs a surprise lead.

Belgium played to a 0-0 draw with Iran despite being reduced to 10 men, leaving them winless in the tournament. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made several crucial saves to keep Iran's World Cup knockout hopes alive.

Scotland's World Cup campaign hangs in the balance as they prepare to face Brazil. Despite poor attacking stats, they could still advance to the knockout rounds for the first time. A win or draw would secure progress, but even a narrow defeat might be enough.

Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card for fouling Iran's Mehdi Taremi, leaving his team with 10 men.

Spain have recorded their first victory at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the tournament's official website.

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.

Argentina face Austria in a top-of-the-table Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while France take on Iraq in Group I. Both European sides can secure early qualification, while their opponents seek first points.