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New Zealand vs Egypt

World Cup 2026Full time · 22 Jun 2026
New Zealand

New Zealand

Lost · xG 1.14LLDLast 5
Full time
1 — 3
90+4'
Finn Surman 15' · Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf 58' · Mohamed Salah 67' · Mahmoud Trezeguet 82'

Egypt

Won · xG 1.92LDWDLast 5
Egypt
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ EGY · last goal · 82'
46
54
NZL · 1.14 xG1.92 xG · EGY
Match StoryFull breakdown

New Zealand 1–3 Egypt

New Zealand claimed a historic World Cup 2026 victory over Egypt with a narrow 1-0 win, a result that defied pre-match odds and rewarded a disciplined, well-organised defensive structure.

Key Takeaways
Result

Egypt claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Egypt end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Finn Surman
15'
Finn Surman
Tim PayneAssist: Tim Payne
Match Report
New Zealand 1-0 Egypt: The All Whites Hold Their Nerve in a Tight World Cup Group Stage Opener
SHSophie Hargreaves

New Zealand 1-0 Egypt: The All Whites Hold Their Nerve in a Tight World Cup Group Stage Opener

New Zealand claimed a historic World Cup 2026 victory over Egypt with a narrow 1-0 win, a result that defied pre-match odds and rewarded a disciplined, well-organised defensive structure.

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Key Events
  1. 15'
    New ZealandFinn SurmanFinn Surman
    assist: Tim Payne
  2. 17'
    EgyptMohanad LasheenMohanad Lasheen
    Foul
  3. 20'
    New ZealandSarpreet SinghSarpreet Singh
    Foul
  4. 21'
    EgyptMostafa Mohamed Zaki AbdelraoufMostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
  5. 34'
    New ZealandCallum McCowattCallum McCowatt
    Foul
  6. 41'
    EgyptRamy RabiaRamy Rabia
    off: Hamdy Fathy
  7. 58'
    EgyptMostafa Mohamed Zaki AbdelraoufMostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
    assist: Mohamed Hany
  8. 66'
    New ZealandBen OldBen Old
    off: Callum McCowatt
  9. 67'
    EgyptMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
    assist: Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
  10. 76'
    EgyptMahmoud TrezeguetMahmoud Trezeguet
    off: Omar Marmoush
  11. 76'
    New ZealandJesse RandallJesse Randall
    off: Liberato Cacace
  12. 76'
    New ZealandRyan ThomasRyan Thomas
    off: Sarpreet Singh
  13. 76'
    EgyptHamza AbdelkarimHamza Abdelkarim
    off: Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
  14. 82'
    EgyptMahmoud TrezeguetMahmoud Trezeguet
    assist: Mohamed Salah
  15. 85'
    EgyptZizoZizo
    off: Emam Ashour
  16. 85'
    New ZealandTyler BindonTyler Bindon
    off: Tim Payne
  17. 85'
    EgyptHossam AbdelmaguidHossam Abdelmaguid
    off: Mohamed Salah
  18. 85'
    New ZealandFrancis de VriesFrancis de Vries
    off: Elijah Just
  19. 90+9'
    EgyptMohamed AbdelmonemMohamed Abdelmonem
    off: Hossam Abdelmaguid
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

New Zealand 1.14 xGEgypt 1.92 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of New Zealand vs Egypt?

The match finished 1-3 to Egypt.

Who won New Zealand vs Egypt?

Egypt won the match 3-1.

When did New Zealand vs Egypt take place?

The match took place on Monday, 22 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Egypt won 3-1 against New Zealand in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed Egypt at 46 percent probability and the pick landed. New Zealand offered little resistance despite both sides showing attacking intent in recent fixtures; Egypt's clinical finishing separated the sides. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Egypt closer to automatic qualification, reinforcing their position as group contenders. New Zealand's fourth-place standing became increasingly precarious after back-to-back defeats; our model suggested their defensive vulnerabilities would be exposed against attacking sides. The 2-goal margin reflected the gap in current form between the sides, with Egypt capitalising on New Zealand's inability to sustain defensive shape.

New Zealand v Egypt · World Cup 2026 · 22/06/2026, 02:00:00