Mohamed Salah is Egypt’s all-time top scorer with 67 goals and is captaining the side at FIFA World Cup 2026. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

New Zealand and Egypt will be looking to secure their first wins at FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face off in their Group G clash at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday.

New Zealand was held to a 2-2 draw by Iran in its opener while Egypt played out a 1-1 draw against Belgium.

New Zealand vs Egypt head-to-head record

This will be the first ever meeting between New Zealand and Egypt in the World Cup.

• Played: 3
• New Zealand: 0
• Egypt: 2
• Draws: 1

New Zealand form guide

• Iran 2-2 New Zealand
• England 1-0 New Zealand
• Haiti 4-0 New Zealand
• Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand
• Colombia 2-1 New Zealand

Egypt form guide

• Belgium 1-1 Egypt
• Brazil 2-1 Egypt
• Egypt 1-0 Russia
• Spain 0-0 Egypt
• Saudi Arabia 0-4 Egypt

Predicted lineups

New Zealand (4-2-3-1): Crocombe (gk), Payne, Bindon, Surman, Cacace, Stamenic, Bell, Just, Singh, McCowatt, Wood

Egypt (4-2-3-1): Shobeir (gk), Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Fathy, Ahmed Fatouh, Marawan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Salah, Emam Ashour, Ziko, Marmoush

Published on Jun 21, 2026