World Cup 2026 LIVE: Salah makes history for Egypt, Iran send new message after visa row, storms threaten Norway match

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·22 June 2026

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Salah makes history for Egypt, Iran send new message after visa row, storms threaten Norway match

The biggest names in the World Cup continues to deliver after Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a first-ever victory on this stage.

The former Liverpool forward scored in a 3-1 win over New Zealand, alongside Mostafa Zizo and Trezeguet to catapult the Pharaohs top of Group G.

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The underdogs continues to shine, too. Cape Verde managed another remarkable upset to hold Uruguay, having stunned Spain in their opener, placing them on the brink of qualification to the last 32.

Today’s slate of games includes Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Austria, while Kylian Mbappe’s France are also back in action against Iraq. Erling Haaland's Norway are due to battle Senegal , too – although that game could be under threat with storms forecast to hit New Jersey. Jordan vs Algeria rounds off day 12.