Match Snapshot
New Zealand vs Egypt finished 1-3 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:00 AM |
| Venue | BC Place |
| Referee | Omar Mohamed Al Ali, United Arab Emirates |
| Round | Group Stage - 2 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
New Zealand come into this fixture after 0 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Egypt arrive with 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, New Zealand start this round in position 4 with 1 points, while Egypt sit in position 2 with 5 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 15' F. Surman (New Zealand) - Normal Goal
- 17' Mohanad Lasheen (Egypt) - Yellow Card
- 20' Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) - Yellow Card
- 34' Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) - Yellow Card
- 41' H. Fathy (Egypt) - Substitution 1
- 58' M. Ziko (Egypt) - Normal Goal
- 66' C. McCowatt (New Zealand) - Substitution 1
- 67' M. Salah (Egypt) - Normal Goal
- 76' S. Singh (New Zealand) - Substitution 2
- 76' L. Cacace (New Zealand) - Substitution 3
- 76' O. Marmoush (Egypt) - Substitution 2
- 76' M. Ziko (Egypt) - Substitution 3
Goals And Turning Points
- New Zealand: F. Surman 15'
- Egypt: M. Ziko 58'
- Egypt: M. Salah 67'
- Egypt: Trezeguet 82'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 3 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as H. Fathy, C. McCowatt, S. Singh, L. Cacace, O. Marmoush, M. Ziko showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | New Zealand | Egypt |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 7 |
| Shots off Goal | 3 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 19 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots insidebox | 6 | 12 |
| Shots outsidebox | 5 | 7 |
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 3 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 5-7, Shots off Goal: 3-6, Total Shots: 11-19, Blocked Shots: 3-6.
What The Result Means
Result: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt. Egypt leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, New Zealand sit in position 4 with 1 points, while Egypt hold position 2 with 5 points.
Conclusion
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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