New Zealand vs Egypt — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2

New Zealand face Egypt in Group G in a finely balanced meeting between Oceania's standard-bearers and an Egyptian side led by Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah.

Darren Bazeley's New Zealand are physical, well-organised and dangerous from set pieces, with veteran striker Chris Wood the focal point of their attack. Hossam Hassan's Egypt revolve around Salah's brilliance, supported by the goal threat of Omar Marmoush and the creativity of Trezeguet.

Egypt carry the greater individual quality and will expect to control the game, but New Zealand's resilience and aerial presence through Wood make them a stubborn opponent.