Egypt slumped to their fifth successive defeat in the World League after losing 3-1 to South Korea in Cairo. The African champions snatched an early lead in Friday's match after rallying to a 25-21 victory in the first game. But a sudden dip in form gave the visitors an opportunity to equalize as they eased past Egypt in the second game 25-15. Korea dominated the third and fourth games, grabbing 25-19 and 25-16 victories respectively. Egypt, yet to open their account in the tournament, root Group D that also includes Cuba and Bulgaria.