New Zealand vs Egypt
Two underdogs meet in Vancouver with everything to play for.
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What makes New Zealand vs Egypt interesting?
New Zealand face Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver.
New Zealand are ranked 89th and are aiming to get out of the group stage.
Egypt are ranked 33rd and are also looking to move past the group stage.
Egypt arrive as the higher ranked side and the slight favorites.
This is a Group G match, so points here are very valuable.
New Zealand will fight hard, so Egypt cannot take this one lightly.
What to watch out for?
Can New Zealand cause an upset against a higher ranked team?
Egypt have the edge in ranking, but the gap is not huge.
Watch how both teams handle a must-win feeling so early.
An early goal could give one side a big boost of belief.
How New Zealand and Egypt compare
| New Zealand | Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| #89 | FIFA ranking | #33 |
| 3rd | World Cups | 4th |
| Group stage | Best finish | Group stage |
| OFC | Confederation | CAF |
- Date
- Sunday, June 21
- Kickoff Time
- 18:00 (Vancouver time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group G
- Stadium
- BC Place, Vancouver
Common questions
When and where is New Zealand vs Egypt played?
The match is played on June 21, 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. It is a Group G game at the 2026 World Cup.
What time does the match kick off?
Kickoff is at 18:00 local time. This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Who are these two teams?
New Zealand are an Oceania side looking to move past the group stage. Egypt are an African team with the same goal of reaching the next round.
Who is favored to win?
Egypt are the slight favorites as the 33rd ranked team in the world. New Zealand are ranked 89th, so they are the underdog.
What is at stake in the group?
This is a Group G game, so the points are key for the standings. A win here could be the difference in reaching the next round.