Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

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Egypt aims to secure its first-ever World Cup win in a match against New Zealand, which could also position them strongly for qualification to the knockout stage. Egypt's coach emphasizes the significance of the match for the team.

History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup win against the No. 83 All Whites, they also would be in strong position to make the knockout round. The match “is everything in our world for the moment,” Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Saturday in comments translated from Arabic.