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Lukaku Own Goal Denies Egypt First World Cup Win
22 Jun
Summary
- Egypt's first World Cup match resulted in a draw.
- An own goal by Egypt prevented them from securing a win.
- New Zealand scored early in both halves.
The FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and New Zealand, held on June 22, 2026, ended in a draw. Egypt's Emam Ashour scored his debut international goal early in the game.
However, New Zealand managed to equalize in the 66th minute when Romelu Lukaku's pressure led to an own goal by an Egyptian defender. This prevented Egypt from securing a historic win in their fourth World Cup appearance.
New Zealand had previously scored early in both halves, showcasing a strong performance against a higher-ranked opponent. Despite the draw, New Zealand's performance was notable, matching their total goal count from previous World Cup campaigns.
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