New Zealand and Egypt meet in Group G at BC Place in Vancouver in a key World Cup 2026 fixture. Both sides enter the match off draws in their opening games: New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran while Egypt were held 1-1 by Belgium. Each team will be seeking a first tournament win to strengthen their chances of progressing from the group.
The match will be broadcast on ITV in the U.K., Fox Sports in the U.S., Zee5 in India and SBS in Australia, and ESPN will provide live updates. Kick-off is listed as 9 p.m. U.S. ET on Sunday, June 21, which corresponds to 2 a.m. BST on Monday, June 22; 6:30 a.m. IST and 11 a.m. AEST on Monday, June 22. Omar Alali is named as the match referee.
Predicted line-ups published ahead of the game name Max Crocombe in goal for New Zealand, with Liberato Cacace, Michael Boxall, Finn Surman and Tim Payne in defence. A midfield of Marko Stamenic and Joe Bell is expected to support an attacking quartet of Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh, Callum McCowatt and Chris Wood.
Egypt’s predicted XI lists Mostafa Shobeir in goal, Ahmed Fotouh, Hamdi Fathy, Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Hany across the back line, and Marwan Ateya and Mohanad Lasheen in midfield. Emam Ashour, Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Zico are projected as the creators behind striker Omar Marmoush.
Preview notes highlight New Zealand’s direct approach, which yielded two goals against Iran and featured a brace from Elijah Just with Chris Wood involved in both goals. Egypt showed attacking intent against Belgium, taking the lead through Emam Ashour from a Mohamed Salah assist, and the preview suggests Egypt’s forward players could test New Zealand if space is allowed in behind.
