Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

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Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah added to his record in the World Cup by scoring his 68th international goal, just one shy of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan's record. His three World Cup goals set a new high for Egyptian players during a 3-1 victory over New Zealand.

While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday night over New Zealand. Three goals at the World Cup gives the 34-year-old Salah the most ever for an Egyptian player.