The anticipation is high for the World Cup on 22.06.2026, where Egypt will face New Zealand. Given Egypt's recent form and historical performance, they are predicted to win. Our detailed match preview offers insights into both teams’ strategies, key players, and betting advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group G | |||||||
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: New Zealand vs Egypt
New Zealand vs Egypt Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Egypt | New Zealand | 22.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Iran | New Zealand | 16.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies | England | New Zealand | 06.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Haiti | New Zealand | 03.06.2026 | 4-0 |
| FIFA Series | New Zealand | Chile | 30.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| FIFA Series | New Zealand | Finland | 27.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | New Caledonia | New Zealand | 24.03.2025 | 0-3 |
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | New Zealand | Fiji | 21.03.2025 | 7-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | Samoa | New Zealand | 18.11.2024 | 0-8 |
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | New Zealand | Vanuatu | 15.11.2024 | 8-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | New Zealand | Tahiti | 11.10.2024 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Belgium | Egypt | 15.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Brazil | Egypt | 07.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Egypt | Russia | 28.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Spain | Egypt | 31.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | Saudi Arabia | Egypt | 27.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt | Nigeria | 17.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | Egypt | 14.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt | Ivory Coast | 10.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt | Benin | 05.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Angola | Egypt | 29.12.2025 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: New Zealand VS Egypt
Last 20 Matches Statistics: New Zealand vs Egypt
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: New Zealand vs Egypt
The World Cup stage is set, and this one carries real weight. New Zealand versus Egypt might not be the headline fixture of the tournament, but don't let that fool you. This game could define which team has a genuine shot at progressing, and the stakes couldn't be higher for both sides.
Egypt arrive as clear favourites, and the bookmakers have them at 1.73 for a reason. The Pharaohs have been building serious momentum. They dismantled Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a pre-tournament friendly, drew a blank against Spain and still kept a clean sheet, and beat Brazil just days before this clash. That's an impressive sequence against top-level opposition.
Here's what you need to watch for — Egypt's defensive solidity combined with their attacking threat makes them genuinely dangerous. They've shown they can grind out results and also blow teams away. That versatility is what separates good tournament sides from great ones.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have been quietly concerning. Four defeats in their last six friendlies, including heavy losses to Haiti 4-0 and England, suggest they're stepping into deep water here. Their Oceania qualification campaign was built on hammering weaker opposition — 8-1 against Vanuatu, 8-0 against Samoa. That tells us very little about how they'll cope against Egypt's quality.
The only head-to-head between these sides ended 1-0 to Egypt in March 2024. A familiar scoreline could be coming.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that New Zealand are simply happy to be here. They'll compete. But competing isn't winning, and the gap in class looks significant right now.
Here's the surprising insight worth noting — Egypt have scored exactly one goal in several recent wins, showing a pragmatic, controlled style rather than reckless attacking play. This suggests backing Under 2.5 goals at likely favourable odds could represent genuine value. The match has the feel of a tight, professional Egypt performance rather than an open shootout.
My bold prediction? Egypt win 1-0 or 2-0, with a clean sheet very much on the cards. Back Egypt to win to nil — I think that market offers real value here. The Draw at 3.50 is tempting, but Egypt's recent quality simply demands more respect.
When the whistle blows, expect Egypt to control this game from the first minute. This is their moment to announce themselves on the biggest stage of all.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McCowatt | New Zealand | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| D. Wilkins | New Zealand | 27 | Defender | 181 | 61 |
| B. Old | New Zealand | 23 | Attacker | 173 | 66 |
| K. Barbarouses | New Zealand | 36 | Attacker | 171 | 68 |
| A. Rufer | New Zealand | 30 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| S. Sutton | New Zealand | 24 | Defender | 175 | 73 |
| T. Payne | New Zealand | 32 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| O. Sail | New Zealand | 30 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 80 |
| S. Roux | New Zealand | 33 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| L. Gillion | New Zealand | 23 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| J. Randall | New Zealand | 23 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| N. Pijnaker | New Zealand | 27 | Defender | 191 | 88 |
| F. de Vries | New Zealand | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Tuiloma | New Zealand | 31 | Defender | 178 | 79 |
| F. Surman | New Zealand | 22 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| M. Boxall | New Zealand | 37 | Defender | 191 | 95 |
| E. Just | New Zealand | 26 | Attacker | 174 | 68 |
| J. Bell | New Zealand | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| M. Garbett | New Zealand | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 69 |
| M. Crocombe | New Zealand | 32 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 88 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Abou El Fotouh | Egypt | 28 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| Mohamed Hany | Egypt | 30 | Defender | 175 | 75 |
| Trézéguet | Egypt | 31 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| Mostafa Mohamed | Egypt | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| Mohamed El Shenawy | Egypt | 37 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 86 |
| Yasser Ibrahim | Egypt | 33 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| Rami Rabia | Egypt | 33 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| Hamdi Fathy | Egypt | 31 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| Mohanad Lasheen | Egypt | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| Zizo | Egypt | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| Islam Issa | Egypt | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Emam Ashour | Egypt | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 72 |
| H. Hassan | France | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 71 |
| Mahmoud Saber | Egypt | 24 | Midfielder | 170 | 73 |
| Ibrahim Adel | Egypt | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| Omar Marmoush | Egypt | 27 | Attacker | 180 | 81 |
| Marwan Attia | Egypt | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 58 |
| Mostafa Shobeir | Egypt | 26 | Goalkeeper | 195 | n/a |
| Hossam Abdelmaguid | Egypt | 25 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| N. Mansy | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
New Zealand vs Egypt match odds
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