Match Center: New Zealand vs Egypt — FIFA World Cup 2026
New ZealandVS
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 · 01:00 UTC
EgyptGroup G · Match 40•BC Place, Vancouver
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: New Zealand
NZL
42%
vs
Draw
22%
vs
EGY
36%
Model lean: New Zealand. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
NZL wins
1
Draws
2
EGY wins
2
- 2024-09-03EGY 2 - 2 NZL · Nations LeagueMOTM: Marco Tanaka
- 2022-06-22EGY 1 - 1 NZL · Confederations CupMOTM: Pierre Rossi
- 2020-10-13EGY 2 - 1 NZL · International FriendlyMOTM: Leon Hansen
- 2019-07-06EGY 2 - 0 NZL · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Pierre Lopez
- 2017-09-08NZL 3 - 1 EGY · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Hugo Berg
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
New ZealandWDD- 2026-03-10vs NED · International Friendly2-0
- 2026-02-15vs GER · Continental Final2-2
- 2026-01-20vs BRA · International Friendly0-0
EgyptDDD- 2026-03-10vs NED · Nations League2-2
- 2026-02-15vs ITA · Continental Final2-2
- 2026-01-20vs ENG · Confederations Cup2-2
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
ESP2026-05-10PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
ARG2026-04-13Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
BRA2026-03-16Vinícius Jr.Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.
GER2026-02-19Florian WirtzHalf-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
Key Players to Watch
- NZLNew ZealandChris WoodTarget striker and set-piece reference
- NZLNew ZealandSarpreet SinghCreative midfielder, breaks lines
- EGYEgyptMohamed SalahRight-sided finisher and transition weapon
- EGYEgyptTrézéguetDirect runner from wide areas