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New Zealand and Egypt face off in a key Group G encounter at BC Place in Vancouver, with both sides looking to claim their first win in World Cup 2026
All four teams in Group G are level on one point after a fascinating opening round and with A win for Iran and Belgium would be huge for both sides.
The All Whites earned a spirited 2-2 draw against Iran, twice taking the lead through Elijah just before being pegged back. Meanwhile, Egypt fought hard to secure an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in Seattle thanks to I have an Ashur strike.
With qualification for the round of 16 firmly on the line, a win for either side in Vancouver would put them on the brink of history.
Here’s how the sides stack up.
New Zealand team news
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New Zealand XI: Max Crocombe, Liberato Cacache, Michael Boxall, Finn Surman, Tim Payne, Mark Stamenich, Joe Bell, Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh, Callum McCowatt, Chris Wood
Egypt team news
Egypt are also unchanged. Egypt are unbeaten in their three previous matches against New Zealand, with two wins and one draw.
Egypt
Where to watch New Zealand vs Egypt: TV and online streams
New Zealand v Egypt kicks off at 2am BST on Monday 22 June (6pm local time on Sunday at BC Place). It will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on ITV1 and will also be available to stream online via ITVX.
New Zealand vs Egypt Stats
- Egypt have won all three of their previous meetings with New Zealand.
- It will be New Zealand’s first meeting with African opposition at a World Cup.
- Only one of New Zealand’s four World Cup ties has ended goalless.
- Egypt have kept just one clean sheet in seven World Cup matches.
- Only Honduras (nine) have gone more World Cup matches without a win.
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