Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

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• In a crowded midfield, Salah struggled to create space for himself.

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• Hassan had been under pressure to deliver a first win for Egypt, who had recorded five defeats and two draws in their three previous World Cup appearances in 1934, 1990 and 2018 – a statistic which did not sit well with a side who have won a record seven Africa Cup of Nations titles.

  according to Daily Maverick

• Unlike the players who were so successful between 2006 and 2010, winning three straight Africa Cup of Nations titles, Salah has not won one (he’s been on the losing side in two finals), and despite scoring the goals that have propelled Egypt into two World Cups, Egypt had never won a game in the finals.

  according to Hiiraan Online

• According to The Athletic , this victory positions Egypt strongly within Group G, significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stages, with a strong possibility of topping the group ahead of the final round.

  according to Egypt Independent

• Hopefully we can go even further,” he said. “We are the strongest team in Africa.

  according to Daily Maverick

• Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup.

  according to Al Jazeera English — All News

• Egypt broke a generations-long tournament curse to claim their first-ever World Cup win.

  according to Daily Nation (Kenya)

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• In a crowded midfield, Salah struggled to create space for himself.

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