Salah: This is a Historic Achievement for Us

Egypt's talismanic captain, Mohamed Salah, was visibly emotional after the "Pharaohs" secured their first-ever World Cup victory, coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1. Egypt now tops Group G and is on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stages. Salah and his teammates are set to face Iran in their final group stage match.

"What happened today is historic for us, Egyptians. It's incredible. I don't know how to put it into words. This is a tremendous achievement for all the players. I hope we can continue this momentum. We can make history by qualifying for the next phase. This will be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in our history. Now, we need to enjoy this success today and tomorrow, and then focus on the next match."

"It felt like we were playing in Egypt. All the fans were wearing red. We felt like we were playing at home. Everyone was happy to be part of this game. We are now at the top of the group, but the next match is crucial. The only thing I can promise is that we will sweat, run, and give our absolute best. We can celebrate today and tomorrow, and then we must concentrate on the final match," stated Salah, who was named Player of the Match.