Fans celebrate in Vancouver as Egypt tops New Zealand 3-1 in World Cup match

(22 Jun 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP AND SNTV CLIENTS MAY USE ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP AND SNTV CLIENTS MAY USE Vancouver - 21 June 2026 1. Various of Egypt fans celebrating 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Moe Gaballa (right) and Kris Gaballa (left), Egypt fans: Moe: “I think the World Cup is the closest thing to world peace. You’re going to see people all around, every country, everybody here’s going to support their own country, but there’s no animosity, there’s no hatred, everybody’s here for.. very good energy everywhere.” Kris: “Very good energy. I think everyone’s excited to be here no matter where you’re from. One thing is for sure. Everyone just supports peace and love and just a really good time.” 3. Various of Egypt fans celebrating, some wearing Pharoah hats and Mo Salah jerseys 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Gordon Forrest, New Zealand fan: “My journey started eight years ago when I moved to Ottawa from New Zealand. And then I've flown over here, his family provided me an air mattress and then I get the opportunity to see New Zealand in a World Cup for the first time.” 5. Mid of Egypt fans celebrating STORYLINE: Fans of Egypt’s World Cup team celebrated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Sunday as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1. Many Egypt fans could be seen wearing striker Mo Salah’s jersey with the number 10. 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. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...