New Zealand and Egypt face off in a pivotal Group G encounter at BC Place in Vancouver, with both sides looking to claim their first win of the 2026 World Cup.
All four teams in Group G sat level on one point after a fascinating opening round, and with Iran and Belgium drawing a win would be massive for either side.
The All Whites earned a spirited 2-2 draw against Iran, twice taking the lead via Elijah Just before being pegged back. Meanwhile, Egypt fought hard to secure an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in Seattle, courtesy of an Emam Ashour strike.
With qualification for the Round of 32 firmly on the line, a victory for either side in Vancouver would put them on the brink of history.
Here’s how the sides line up.
New Zealand team news
New Zealand name an unchanged side. Can Chris Wood and Elijah Just link up again in attack?
New Zealand XI: Max Crocombe, Liberato Cacace, Michael Boxall, Finn Surman, Tim Payne, Marko Stamenic, 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 XI: Mostafa Shobeir, Ahmed Fatouh, Hamdi Fathy, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany, Mohanad Lasheen, Marwan Attia, Emam Ashour, Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, Omar Marmoush
Where to watch New Zealand vs Egypt: TV and online streams
New Zealand v Egypt kicks off at 2:00am UK time (BST) on Monday, June 22 (6:00pm local time on Sunday at BC Place). It will be broadcast live on free-to-air television on ITV1, and will also be available to stream online via ITVX.
Stats for New Zealand v Egypt
- Egypt have won all three of their previous meetings with New Zealand.
- This will be New Zealand’s first meeting with African opposition at a World Cup.
- Just one of New Zealand’s four World Cup draws has ended goalless.
- Egypt have kept only one clean sheet in seven World Cup games.
- Only Honduras (nine) have played more World Cup games without winning.