Mohamed Salah urges Egypt to chase history after securing historic first World Cup win over New Zealand

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has called on his teammates to continue chasing history after the Pharaohs secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with an impressive 3-1 triumph over New Zealand.

The landmark victory sparked celebrations among Egyptian supporters, with Salah hailing both the team’s performance and the overwhelming backing from fans as Egypt moved closer to reaching the knockout stages.

The North Africans produced a commanding display against New Zealand, earning three crucial points and putting themselves in a strong position ahead of their final Group clash against Iran.

Despite the significance of the victory, Salah insisted that Egypt must remain focused as they seek to finish top of their group.

“We can make history and qualify top of the group, and in the years to come you will remember this as one of our best achievements,” the Liverpool forward said after the match.

“We just have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow, and then focus on the next game.”

The Egyptian skipper also paid tribute to the supporters, whose passionate presence created a home-like atmosphere inside the stadium.

“It feels like we are playing in Egypt, with all the fans wearing red. Everybody is happy and excited. I do not know what to say – it is a great atmosphere,” Salah added.

The result represents another significant milestone for Egypt, a nation with a rich footballing tradition but one that has historically struggled to make a major impact on the global stage.

With momentum firmly on their side, the Pharaohs now turn their attention to their final group-stage encounter against Iran, knowing that another positive result could see them advance as group winners.

As expectations continue to rise, Salah and his teammates stand on the brink of achieving one of the greatest feats in Egyptian football history.