Egypt Captain Mohamed Salah Hails Historic First World Cup Victory as ‘Unbelievable, Beyond Words’

Following Egypt’s victory over New Zealand on Monday in the FIFA World Cup, captain Mohamed Salah described the win as unbelievable. With this triumph, Egypt recorded their first-ever win in World Cup history. After the match, Salah stated, “This is unbelievable. I don’t know how to put it into words.” Having participated in the World Cup since 1934, Egypt had previously failed to secure a win in the 1990 and 2018 editions. Kathmandu, 8 Ashar.

Reflecting on the historic first World Cup win, Egypt’s captain Mohamed Salah regarded it as one of the greatest achievements in Egyptian football history. Following the victory over New Zealand on Monday, Salah emphasized the significance of this triumph. He said, “This is a huge achievement for all the players and staff.” Egypt first took part in the World Cup in 1934 and subsequently also competed in the 1990 and 2018 tournaments. However, they were unable to claim a victory until now. After drawing their opening match, Egypt made a comeback in their second game to secure this notable win. Salah expressed confidence that Egypt will advance to the next round in this World Cup. He added, “We hope to continue progressing in the group stage like this and make history by qualifying for the next round.”