Cairo, July 2, 2026 (AFP) - 'Zico' -- from Brazil to Egypt, a name steeped in World Cup lore

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2026-07-02

Brazilian icon Zico lit up three World Cups as a player -- and 40 years after his final appearance at football's extravaganza his Egyptian namesake is keeping the name in the spotlight. Zico, 29, rewarded coach Hossam Hassan for selecting him by becoming the first Egyptian at a World Cup to both score and provide an assist in the group stage win over New Zealand. Egyptian great Mohamed Salah followed suit in the same match and both will hope for......

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