Ramy Rabia: Leading the Group is an Important Achievement... We Will Turn the Page on New Zealand

Rami Rabia, the defender of the Egyptian national team, expressed his great happiness with the victory achieved by the "Pharaohs" over New Zealand with a score of three goals to one, in the match that brought them together in the second round of the 2026 World Cup competitions.

Rabia emphasized in statements after the end of the match that the victory holds great significance in the national team's journey in the tournament, noting that the result granted Egypt the lead in the group.

The Egyptian national team defender said, "We achieved a very important victory that placed us at the top of the group, which was something we aspired to before the match."

Rabia emphasized that the team approaches each match individually, adding: "We focus on each game separately and strive to give our best in every encounter."

The player expressed his happiness with the performance and the result, affirming that what the team has achieved so far is a positive step in their World Cup journey. He said, "We succeeded in securing the win and will celebrate this result because we accomplished an important task, and we hope that God continues to grant us success in what lies ahead."

Regarding the upcoming match against Iran, Rabia explained that the team's focus will immediately shift to the next encounter, adding: "We will start preparing for the Iran match right away, as it is no less important than today's match."

The Pharaohs' defender concluded his remarks by emphasizing the great ambitions the team holds for the World Cup, directing a message of thanks to the Egyptian fans who strongly supported the team. He said, "We entered the tournament with great focus and ambition to achieve a historic accomplishment. I also thank the Egyptian fans for their wonderful support, as we felt like we were playing at home among our own supporters."