No previous meetings between these teams.
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1
Elijah Just2 - 2
Emam Ashour1
- 1Omar Marmoush5
- 2Chris Wood4
- 3Sarpreet Singh3
- 4Callum McCowatt2
- 5Mohamed Hany2
- 6Elijah Just2
- 7Mostafa Zico2
- 8Emam Ashour2
- 9Marwan Attia1
- 10Mohamed Salah1
- 1Mohanad Lasheen6
- 2Mohamed Hany5
- 3Ahmed Fatouh2
- 4Sarpreet Singh1
- 5Callum McCowatt1
- 6Marwan Attia1
- 7Joe Bell1
- 8Yasser Ibrahim1
- 9Tim Payne1
- 10Marko Stamenic1
New Zealand face a tough test when they take on Egypt in Group G at the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
Darren Bazeley’s side announced themselves with an Elijah Just brace in a 2-2 draw with Iran. Egypt drew 1-1 with Belgium, with Emam Ashour’s superb 19th-minute opener giving the Pharaohs their first World Cup half-time lead. Kick-off for this clash is scheduled for 2am (UK time) on Monday 22nd June.
New Zealand vs Egypt predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Marmoush to score or assist | 1/1 @ Sky Bet (50%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Marmoush is Egypt’s most dynamic attacker alongside Salah and carries 11 goals in 50 international appearances. His Manchester City pedigree – three Premier League goals and three assists this season – gives him real quality in the final third. Against Belgium, he led Egypt’s attack as they dominated for long spells. New Zealand failed to keep a clean sheet against Iran, leaving space on the counter. Marmoush’s pace and movement make him well-placed to exploit it. |
| Egypt To Win Both Halves | 4/1 @ William Hill (16.7%) | ⭐⭐ | Egypt led Belgium 1-0 at half-time, dominating the first half so completely that Belgium failed to register a shot on target until the 63rd minute. New Zealand conceded in both halves against Iran and aren’t known for their defensive capabilities. Egypt carry Salah, Marmoush, and Ashour – attackers capable of hurting teams at any stage. Against a New Zealand defence that invites pressure, Egypt winning both halves looks a realistic outcome. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into New Zealand vs Egypt
New Zealand
New Zealand’s 2-2 draw against Iran leaves them unbeaten in their last four World Cup matches, although all have been draws across the 2010 and 2026 tournaments. The All Whites twice led against Iran and showed real belief – but their inability to hold leads will concern Bazeley heading into Monday.
Heading into their fixture against Iran, only one player in the New Zealand line-up had reached double figures for international goals. Elijah Just needed only seven minutes to respond, his early strike earning him a 10th international goal. The Motherwell forward added a second before half-time and has quickly become the tournament’s most unlikely breakout star.
New Zealand carry genuine belief into this fixture. They will not fear Egypt, having shown they can hurt teams at this level. However, the step up in quality is significant – and Egypt possess match-winners that Iran simply did not.
Egypt
Egypt came agonisingly close to creating history against Belgium in Seattle. Prior to this Group G opener, the Pharaohs had only ever led a World Cup match for 29 minutes, never tasted victory, and kept just one clean sheet across their entire World Cup history.
On his 34th birthday, Salah gifted Ashour his opener to become the first African player on record – since 1966 – to register a World Cup goal involvement on his birthday. Romelu Lukaku’s instant impact off the bench, forcing a Mohamed Hany own goal just 22 seconds after coming on, denied Egypt a famous result.
Egypt’s recent form shows a team capable of competing with elite opposition. Holding Spain to a 0-0 draw and only narrowly losing to Brazil 2-1 before the tournament illustrated their defensive solidity, while a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia showed their attacking potential when given space. Hossam Hassan has built a side that carries real threat – and Monday’s match gives them the perfect platform to claim their first ever World Cup win.
New Zealand team news
Matthew Garbett suffered a hamstring injury in training on the eve of the tournament and has not featured. Auckland FC forward Logan Rogerson has replaced him in the 26-man squad. No further injury concerns have emerged from the Iran game.
Chris Wood failed to score against Iran, but his two assists underlined that the 34-year-old forward can still influence games beyond finishing. Elijah Just, who scored twice against Iran, lines up in the band behind Wood, with Joe Bell and Marko Stamenic screening the defence in a 4-2-3-1.
Egypt team news
Egypt carry no injury concerns into their second match, giving Hassan a full squad to choose from.
Salah took up an unfamiliar No.10 role against Belgium – a move that made sense, allowing Hassan to retain Salah’s attacking threat while including Mostafa Zico for energy on the right flank. That setup is likely to continue in Vancouver. Emam Ashour, Zico, and Salah carry the licence to create from advanced positions in search of Egypt’s first ever World Cup victory.
Head-to-Head: Last meeting
These two sides have met just once. That encounter came in a friendly in 2024, when Egypt won 1-0. Monday’s match at BC Place in Vancouver gives the All Whites the chance to make history of their own.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22/03/24 | Egypt 1-0 New Zealand | Friendly |
Who will come out on top in a very tight Group G?
All four teams in Group G sit level on one point after Matchday One. New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran, while Egypt drew 1-1 with Belgium. A win for either side on Monday would put them in a commanding position to reach the last 32. For two nations still seeking their first World Cup win, the stakes in Vancouver could not be higher.
We’re backing Egypt to come out on top and we think it may be a comfortable victory for the African side. Egypt to win both halves comes in at 4/1 with William Hill.
If you are looking for a bit more security with your price, you might like to back Omar Marmoush to score or assist at Evens with Sky Bet.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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