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Egypt Makes History, Argentina & France Take the Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as the tournament enters its second week across North America. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the first time, this expanded 48-team tournament has already delivered drama, history, and a goal-scoring masterclass from one of football’s biggest stars.
Here’s your daily roundup of everything you need to know.
Egypt 3-1 New Zealand: Salah Leads Pharaohs to Historic First Win
Mohamed Salah delivered when it mattered most, scoring one goal and creating another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 — securing their first-ever World Cup victory in their fourth tournament appearance.
New Zealand stunned the Egyptians early when Finn Surman headed home Tim Payne’s corner in the 15th minute. But Egypt turned the game around in spectacular fashion during a 24-minute second-half blitz:
- 58′ — Mostafa Zico headed in Mohamed Hany’s cross
- 72′ — Salah played a neat one-two with Zico and found the bottom corner
- 82′ — Salah’s corner was headed home by substitute Trezeguet
Egypt now top Group G and will qualify for the knockout stage for the first time if they beat Iran on Saturday. New Zealand, still searching for their first World Cup win, face Belgium needing a result to keep their hopes alive.
Today’s Matches (June 22)
| Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Austria | Group J | Dallas Stadium |
| France vs Iraq | Group I | Philadelphia Stadium |
| Jordan vs Algeria | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Argentina vs Austria — The One to Watch
Defending champions Argentina take on Austria in a fascinating Group J clash. Lionel Messi — currently joint top scorer with 3 goals — will look to add to his tally.
France vs Iraq
The 2018 champions face tournament debutants Iraq in Group I. France boast one of the deepest squads in the tournament.
Jordan vs Algeria
Another debutant, Jordan, faces an experienced Algeria side in San Francisco.
Tournament Stats So Far
- Top scorers: Messi (Argentina), Jonathan David (Canada), Deniz Undav (Germany) — 3 each
- Matches played: 40 | Goals: 121 (3.03 per match)
- Attendance: 2,563,003 (64,075 per match)
- 1,000th World Cup match: Japan vs Tunisia (June 20, Monterrey)
Upcoming Matches
| Date | Match | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Belgium vs New Zealand | Group G |
| Jun 23 | Iran vs Egypt | Group G |
| Jun 24 | Group H fixtures | Group H |
FAQ
Where is the 2026 World Cup being played?
The tournament is co-hosted by the United States (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), and Canada (2 cities) — the first World Cup hosted by three nations.
How does the new 48-team format work?
Teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group and the 8 best third-placed teams (32 teams total) advance to the Round of 32.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final will be played on July 19, 2026.
Who are the top scorers so far?
Lionel Messi (Argentina), Jonathan David (Canada), and Deniz Undav (Germany) lead with 3 goals each.
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