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Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Connor Joyce, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Salah's performance and the World Cup match against New Zealand are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Egyptian soccer player Mohamed Salah has added to his accomplishments in the World Cup. He recently scored a goal against New Zealand, bringing his total international goals to 68. This achievement puts him close to a record held by his coach, Hossam Hassan.
The record is for the most career goals scored for Egypt's national team, with Hassan's total being just one goal more than Salah's current count. Further details about Salah's performance and the World Cup match against New Zealand are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Egyptian soccer player Mohamed Salah has added to his accomplishments in the World Cup. He recently scored a goal against New Zealand, bringing his total international goals to 68. This achievement…
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