Egypt celebrate a historic win at the FIFA World Cup after defeating New Zealand 3-1 this afternoon.

Mohamed Salah was once again Egypt’s hero as he helped secure their first-ever World Cup win.

The Pharaohs captain scored and assisted at BC Place Vancouver, moving Egypt to the top of Group G and putting them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds.

Egypt had to come from behind to record their historic win after New Zealand defender Finn Surman headed the All Whites ahead in the 15th minute from Tim Payne’s corner.

Nevertheless, Egypt constantly threatened an equaliser and went close either side of the half-time whistle, with Emam Ashour first poking wide before Salah failed to get any power behind his prodded effort.

Egypt eventually reaped their rewards in the 58th minute as Mostafa Zico’s header proved to be too powerful for Max Crocombe to keep out.

They were soon ahead as a quick counter saw Salah play a give-and-go with Zico before he curled past the New Zealand goalkeeper into the bottom-left corner.

Substitute Trezeguet then wrapped up victory for Egypt in the 82nd minute, scoring at the near post from Salah’s corner, while Zizo squandered a golden opportunity to add a fourth in stoppage time after rounding Crocombe but still seeing his attempt saved.

Salah is also the first player to score at multiple World Cups for Egypt, while he is now the nation’s outright top scorer in the competition with three goals, surpassing Abdel Fawzi’s two.