Group G standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
New Zealand
With one match played, New Zealand needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Egypt
An opening win over New Zealand would be a major statement and strengthen Egypt's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | New Zealand | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 93 | 33 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 | 4 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (2010 — unbeaten) | Group stage (2018) |
| Manager | Darren Bazeley | Hossam Hassan |
| How They Qualified | OFC — winners (1 guaranteed spot) | CAF — Group A winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Chris Wood | Mohamed 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
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500
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