In the match against New Zealand, Salah scored a goal and provided an assist, becoming the first African player to achieve both in a single FIFA World Cup match since records began in 1966.

In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, with Salah contributing a goal and an assist.
Salah is the first African player to record both a goal and an assist in a single FIFA World Cup match since statistics began in 1966.
To date, Salah has been directly involved in 5 goals across 4 FIFA World Cup matches in his career, comprising 3 goals and 2 assists.
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