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    Match 40 · Group G · Matchday 2

    New ZealandNew Zealand
    1 : 3
    Full-time
    EgyptEgypt
    • F. Surman15'
    Goals
    • M. Ziko58'
    • M. Salah67'
    • Trezeguet82'

    Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET

    BC Place, Vancouver

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    Match events

    New ZealandMinEgypt
    • F. Surman(assist: T. Payne)
      15'
    • 17'
      Mohanad LasheenYellow card
    • Sarpreet SinghYellow card
      20'
    • Callum McCowattYellow card
      34'
    • 41'
      ▲ R. Rabia·▼ H. Fathy
    • 58'
      M. Ziko(assist: M. Hany)
    • ▲ B. Old·▼ C. McCowatt
      66'
    • 67'
      M. Salah(assist: M. Ziko)
    • ▲ R. Thomas·▼ S. Singh
      76'
    • ▲ J. Randall·▼ L. Cacace
      76'
    • 76'
      ▲ Trezeguet·▼ O. Marmoush
    • 76'
      ▲ H. Abdelkarim·▼ M. Ziko
    • 82'
      Trezeguet(assist: M. Salah)
    • ▲ F. De Vries·▼ E. Just
      85'
    • ▲ T. Bindon·▼ T. Payne
      85'
    • 85'
      ▲ Zizo·▼ E. Ashour
    • 85'
      ▲ H. Abdelmaguid·▼ M. Salah
    • 90+9'
      ▲ M. Abdelmonem·▼ —

    Group G standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1EgyptEgypt211024
    2IranIran202002
    3BelgiumBelgium202002
    4New ZealandNew Zealand2011-21
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    What each team needs

    New ZealandNew Zealand

    With one match played, New Zealand needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    EgyptEgypt

    An opening win over New Zealand would be a major statement and strengthen Egypt's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatNew ZealandEgypt
    FIFA Ranking9333
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances34
    Best WC FinishGroup stage (2010 — unbeaten)Group stage (2018)
    ManagerDarren BazeleyHossam Hassan
    How They QualifiedOFC — winners (1 guaranteed spot)CAF — Group A winners
    2022 World CupDid not qualifyDid not qualify
    CaptainChris WoodMohamed Salah

    Prediction

    New Zealand 1 — 2 Egypt

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Egypt (ranked 33th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    New Zealand have appeared at 3 World Cups. Egypt have appeared at 4.
    New Zealand are ranked 93th in the world. Egypt are ranked 33th.
    This match takes place at BC Place, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500

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