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      Egypt

      Mohamed Salah's goal at against New Zealand made him the highest scoring Egyptian at World Cups. Reuters

      World Cup highs and lows: Egypt make history, dismal Saudi Arabia

      Ismael Saibari enjoying a breakout tournament while Jordan gave a good account of themselves against Messi and Co

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