Early today, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, with Salah on the scoreboard.

With four points from two games, Egypt now leads Group G.

On the standings, they are ahead of Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

Speaking at the game’s post-match interview, Salah said aas quoted by FIFA’s website, “It’s incredible.

“I don’t know how to express it in words. It’s a great achievement for all the players, for the staff, so hopefully we can carry on like this in the group, and we can write history and qualify, and in years to come it will be remembered as one of the best achievements in the history [of Egyptian football].

“We have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow, then focus on the next game.”