New Zealand
Egypt
Egypt
New Zealand
Teamübersicht
In their last outing, New Zealand faced Iran in the World Cup, where they managed to secure a 2-2 draw. Despite the effort, they were unable to clinch a victory, leaving them still searching for their first win of the tournament.
Match statistics (Iran vs New Zealand):
Teamübersicht
Egypt played to a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their last World Cup match. This result keeps them unbeaten in the tournament so far, as they aim to build on their performance.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Egypt):
In a compelling encounter at the World Cup, Egypt triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, showcasing their resilience after conceding an early goal.
New Zealand started brightly, with F. Surman netting the opener in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from T. Payne. This early lead, however, was short-lived as Egypt gradually took control of the match.
Egypt responded effectively, dominating possession with 56% and launching a total of 19 shots, compared to New Zealand's 11. M. Ziko leveled the score in the 58th minute, followed swiftly by a goal from M. Salah just nine minutes later, turning the tide firmly in Egypt's favor.
As the match progressed, Trezeguet sealed the victory with a third goal in the 82nd minute, demonstrating Egypt's attacking prowess. Despite New Zealand's efforts, which included four corners and 14 fouls, they struggled to regain their footing against a well-organized Egyptian side.
This match highlights Egypt's ability to adapt and respond under pressure, while New Zealand will need to refine their defensive strategies as they continue their World Cup campaign.
New Zealand has shown a mixed form in their recent matches, with their last game resulting in a 2-2 draw against Iran. They managed to score 2 goals, indicating some attacking potential, but also conceded 2 goals, reflecting vulnerabilities in their defense. On the other hand, Egypt's recent form has been slightly better, with their last match ending in a 1-1 draw against Belgium, showcasing their ability to compete against stronger teams.
In their head-to-head encounters, Egypt has dominated New Zealand, winning both previous matches with an average of 2.5 goals per game. In their last meeting on June 22, 2026, Egypt won 3-1, demonstrating their offensive strength with an expected goals (xG) of 1.96 compared to New Zealand's 1.12. Additionally, Egypt's ball possession was significantly higher at 56%, which allowed them to control the game effectively.
In terms of tactical expectations, New Zealand may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to absorb pressure and hit Egypt on the counter-attack. However, given Egypt's superior ball control and attacking prowess, they are likely to dominate possession and create more goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match.
M. Crocombe
G
T. Payne
D
F. Surman
D
M. Boxall
D
L. Cacace
D
J. Bell
M
M. Stamenic
M
C. McCowatt
M
S. Singh
M
E. Just
M
C. Wood
F
O. Shobeir
G
M. Hany
D
Y. Ibrahim
D
H. Fathy
D
A. Fatouh
D
M. Attia
M
M. Lasheen
M
M. Ziko
M
M. Salah
M
E. Ashour
M
O. Marmoush
F
