World Cup 2026

New Zealand vs Egypt summary: score, stats, goals & highlights | World Cup 2026 Group G

Mohamed Salah was player of the match for his nation, leading them to a solid win at BC Place in Vancouver.

Update: Jun 21st, 2026 20:00 EDT

The World Cup 2026 journey continues for New Zealand and Egypt as they meet in Group G, with another important result on the line in the race for the knockout stages. Goal difference plays a greater part in this edition than ever before, while coaches and fans will be hoping to avoid key injuries.

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Match ends, New Zealand 1, Egypt 3.

100'

Second Half ends, New Zealand 1, Egypt 3.

100'

Corner, Egypt. Conceded by Michael Boxall.

98'

Substitution, Egypt. Mohamed Abdelmonem replaces Hossam Abdelmaguid because of an injury.

97'

Attempt saved. Tyler Bindon (New Zealand) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt). Assisted by Marko Stamenic.

97'

Attempt missed. Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

96'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

93'

Delay in match because of an injury Hossam Abdelmaguid (Egypt).

92'

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Ramy Rabia.

92'

Attempt saved. Zizo (Egypt) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Max Crocombe (New Zealand).

91'

Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

91'

Foul by Tyler Bindon (New Zealand).

90'

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

88'

Offside, New Zealand. Chris Wood is caught offside.

87'

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Mohanad Lasheen.

84'

Substitution, New Zealand. Francis de Vries replaces Elijah Just.

84'

Substitution, New Zealand. Tyler Bindon replaces Tim Payne.

84'

Substitution, Egypt. Hossam Abdelmaguid replaces Mohamed Salah.

84'

Substitution, Egypt. Zizo replaces Emam Ashour.

83'

Foul by Hamza Abdelkarim (Egypt).

83'

Michael Boxall (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

81'

Goal! New Zealand 1, Egypt 3. Trezeguet (Egypt) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a cross following a corner.

80'

Corner, Egypt. Conceded by Joe Bell.

80'

Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emam Ashour.

79'

Attempt saved. Ahmed Fatouh (Egypt) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Max Crocombe (New Zealand).

78'

Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

78'

Foul by Chris Wood (New Zealand).

78'

Foul by Trezeguet (Egypt).

78'

Ryan Thomas (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

77'

Foul by Emam Ashour (Egypt).

77'

Ben Old (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

75'

Substitution, Egypt. Hamza Abdelkarim replaces Mostafa Zico.

75'

Substitution, Egypt. Trezeguet replaces Omar Marmoush.

75'

Substitution, New Zealand. Ryan Thomas replaces Sarpreet Singh.

75'

Substitution, New Zealand. Jesse Randall replaces Liberato Cacace.

74'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

71'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

66'

Goal! New Zealand 1, Egypt 2. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mostafa Zico.

65'

Substitution, New Zealand. Ben Old replaces Callum McCowatt.

64'

Foul by Ramy Rabia (Egypt).

64'

Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

64'

Attempt blocked. Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Bell.

61'

Foul by Ramy Rabia (Egypt).

61'

Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

60'

Emam Ashour (Egypt) wins a free kick on the right wing.

60'

Foul by Liberato Cacace (New Zealand).

57'

Goal! New Zealand 1, Egypt 1. Mostafa Zico (Egypt) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohamed Hany with a cross.

56'

Corner, Egypt. Conceded by Liberato Cacace.

54'

Attempt missed. Emam Ashour (Egypt) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.

54'

Attempt blocked. Mostafa Zico (Egypt) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ahmed Fatouh with a cross.

52'

Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

52'

Foul by Finn Surman (New Zealand).

51'

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Mostafa Shobeir.

51'

Attempt saved. Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt). Assisted by Marko Stamenic.

49'

Attempt blocked. Omar Marmoush (Egypt) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.

49'

Attempt missed. Emam Ashour (Egypt) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marwan Attia.

48'

Attempt blocked. Mostafa Zico (Egypt) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.

48'

Foul by Mostafa Zico (Egypt).

48'

Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

46'

Attempt missed. Omar Marmoush (Egypt) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Salah following a set piece situation.

46'

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

46'

Foul by Callum McCowatt (New Zealand).

45'

Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Max Crocombe (New Zealand). Assisted by Mohamed Hany with a cross.

45'

Second Half begins New Zealand 1, Egypt 0.

49'

First Half ends, New Zealand 1, Egypt 0.

47'

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

47'

Foul by Finn Surman (New Zealand).

46'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

45'

Attempt missed. Emam Ashour (Egypt) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mostafa Zico with a cross.

43'

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) wins a free kick on the left wing.

43'

Foul by Joe Bell (New Zealand).

42'

Ahmed Fatouh (Egypt) wins a free kick on the left wing.

42'

Foul by Tim Payne (New Zealand).

41'

Offside, New Zealand. Chris Wood is caught offside.

40'

Substitution, Egypt. Ramy Rabia replaces Hamdi Fathy because of an injury.

40'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

39'

Delay in match because of an injury Hamdi Fathy (Egypt).

37'

Offside, New Zealand. Chris Wood is caught offside.

34'

Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Omar Marmoush from a direct free kick.

33'

Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

33'

Emam Ashour (Egypt) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

33'

Foul by Callum McCowatt (New Zealand).

29'

Foul by Michael Boxall (New Zealand).

29'

Mohamed Salah (Egypt) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

26'

Attempt missed. Chris Wood (New Zealand) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Liberato Cacace with a cross.

26'

Attempt saved. Omar Marmoush (Egypt) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Max Crocombe (New Zealand). Assisted by Emam Ashour.

25'

Attempt blocked. Joe Bell (New Zealand) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Wood.

24'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

21'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

20'

VAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.

20'

Attempt missed. Mostafa Zico (Egypt) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marwan Attia with a cross following a corner.

19'

Corner, Egypt. Conceded by Marko Stamenic.

19'

Attempt blocked. Mohamed Hany (Egypt) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.

19'

Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

19'

Foul by Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand).

19'

Mostafa Zico (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18'

Attempt saved. Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt).

18'

Attempt blocked. Elijah Just (New Zealand) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

16'

Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

16'

Foul by Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt).

16'

Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

14'

Goal! New Zealand 1, Egypt 0. Finn Surman (New Zealand) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Tim Payne with a cross following a corner.

13'

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Mostafa Shobeir.

13'

Attempt saved. Elijah Just (New Zealand) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt). Assisted by Marko Stamenic.

13'

Foul by Mostafa Zico (Egypt).

13'

Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

11'

Handball by Elijah Just (New Zealand).

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match (New Zealand).

Attempt missed. Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Liberato Cacace.

Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohanad Lasheen.

Emam Ashour (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Joe Bell (New Zealand).

Foul by Finn Surman (New Zealand).

Omar Marmoush (Egypt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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