Mostafa Shobeir: Victory over New Zealand is the Start of a Bigger Journey During the Tournament

Mostafa Shobeir, the goalkeeper of the Egyptian national team, expressed his happiness after the Pharaohs' victory over New Zealand in the World Cup.

The Egyptian national team succeeded in defeating New Zealand 3-1 early Monday morning in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

In statements to the official website of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Shobeir affirmed that words are not enough to express the joy experienced by the players after achieving Egypt's first victory in the history of its participation in the World Cup.

The national team's goalkeeper pointed out that everyone in the camp feels proud after writing a new chapter in the history of the Pharaohs on the global stage.

Shobeir emphasized that the victory over New Zealand is not the end of the road, but rather the beginning of a bigger journey in the tournament. He expressed his confidence in the team's ability to continue achieving positive results in the upcoming matches.

He added that the players' ambition does not stop at this achievement, and that the team aims to continue making history in the current edition of the World Cup.