Mohamed Salah helped Egypt secure the first FIFA World Cup victory in the country's history on 21 June, scoring once and providing an assist in a 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand in Vancouver.
The Liverpool star was named Man of the Match after inspiring the Group G victory, which ended Egypt's decades-long wait for a World Cup win. The result immediately renewed interest in Salah's career and legacy, with fans celebrating the 34-year-old forward as the player who finally delivered a historic breakthrough on football's biggest stage.
