LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, goals and celebrations

A first-ever #FIFAWorldCup win for Egypt! 🌟

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 22, 2026

Full Time. It is all over. Egypt finally secures their first ever win at the World Cup since debuting in 1934.

90’ Zizo skips past a few defenders in the penalty area and strikes a low shot towards the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies his effort with a superb save.

82’ GOAL! Egypt are in complete control now! Mahmoud Trezeguet rises highest inside the penalty area to meet Mohamed Salah’s corner and powers a header into the left side of the net after the ball bounces beyond Max Crocombe. It’s 1-3 in Vancouver.

80’ Mohamed Salah (Egypt) cuts inside from the flank and unleashes a powerful effort from the edge of the box, but the shot takes a deflection off a defender and goes behind for a corner.

76’ New Zealand make a substitution as Sarpreet Singh makes way for Ryan Thomas following instructions from head coach Darren Bazeley.

71’ Max Crocombe reacts quickly off his line to clear the danger before Omar Marmoush (Egypt) can latch onto a dangerous through ball.

68’ GOAL! Mohamed Salah gives Egypt the lead! Mostafa Ziko picks out the Liverpool forward inside the box and Salah calmly slots the ball into the bottom left corner to make it 1-2.

61’ Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) is penalised for a clumsy challenge after tripping his opponent, giving Egypt a free kick in a decent attacking position.

60’ Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) bursts forward on a dangerous run, but an Egypt defender recovers brilliantly to make an important challenge. New Zealand are awarded a throw-in.

50’ Mostafa Ziko (Egypt) pulls the trigger from outside the box, but his effort is bravely blocked by a defender before it can trouble the goalkeeper.

47’ Mohamed Salah (Egypt) wastes a glorious chance after meeting a lofted cross inside the box, but Max Crocombe reacts brilliantly to keep out the effort with a fine save.

46’ The second half is underway as both sides look for a crucial breakthrough in Vancouver.

Halftime: New Zealand 1-0 Egypt

45+5’ The first half of today’s match has just finished.

45+2’ Egypt continue to push forward in search of an equaliser before the break, but New Zealand’s defence stands firm.

45’ The fourth official indicates there will be four minutes of added time.

41’ Egypt are forced into an early change as Hamdi Fathy cannot continue after picking up an injury. Rami Rabia comes on to replace him.

40’ Hamdi Fathy (Egypt) looks in discomfort after suffering a knock. The medical team rush onto the pitch for treatment.

35’ Mohamed Salah (Egypt) steps up from the resulting free kick and curls a powerful effort from the edge of the box, but the shot flashes just wide of the left post. New Zealand escape once again.

34’ Callum McCowatt (New Zealand) brings down his opponent with a clumsy challenge and referee Omar Mohamed Alali quickly points for a foul. Egypt have a dangerous free kick opportunity.

27’ Chris Wood (New Zealand) gets on the end of a cross from the flank, but his header lacks direction and sails comfortably wide of the right post. Egypt restart with a goal kick.

22’ A cooling break is currently underway as players from both sides head to the touchline for instructions and hydration in Vancouver.

20’ Mohamed Salah (Egypt) whips a dangerous ball into the penalty area, but the New Zealand defence reacts quickly to clear the danger. Egypt win a corner kick.

15’ GOAL! New Zealand take the lead! Tim Payne delivers an inviting cross from the corner and Finn Surman rises highest inside the box to thunder a brilliant header into the roof of the net. It’s 1-0 to the All Whites.

14’ Elijah Just (New Zealand) controls a pass brilliantly inside the penalty area before drilling a low effort towards the left post, but Mostafa Shobeir produces an excellent save to deny him. New Zealand are awarded a corner kick.

12’ Egypt are beginning to settle into the contest with a spell of possession as they patiently search for openings in the New Zealand defence.

7’ Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand) collects a neat pass on the edge of the area and fires a powerful strike narrowly wide of the right post. Egypt survive the early scare.

6’ Mostafa Ziko (Egypt) attempts to slide a through pass into the path of a teammate, but the delivery is overhit and rolls harmlessly out of play. New Zealand restart with a goal kick.

3’ Omar Marmoush (Egypt) tries to burst through the New Zealand defence, but a well-timed clearance stops the danger before he can pull the trigger.

1’ The referee blows the whistle and the first half is underway in Vancouver.

Kick-off: New Zealand get the match started.

Getting ready 🇪🇬#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/fA6tqZrPmS

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 22, 2026

Pre-match: Omar Mohamed Alali has been appointed as the referee for today’s crucial Group G encounter between New Zealand and Egypt.

Egypt have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the crucial Group G showdown

New Zealand remain without Matt Garbett for the remainder of the tournament due to injury.

Team News

For Egypt, Omar Marmoush remains one of the key attacking threats after continuing his impressive international scoring form for the Pharaohs.

Elijah Just made history against Iran by becoming the first Motherwell player to score at a FIFA World Cup after netting twice for New Zealand.

Key Players to Watch

Five of Egypt’s last seven matches have produced under 2.5 goals.

Ten of the 13 goals Egypt have conceded at the World Cup arrived after half-time.

The half-time score has been replicated at full-time in all seven of New Zealand’s previous World Cup matches.

New Zealand failed to score in five of their last six defeats.

Hot Stats and Streaks

The two nations last met in an international friendly in 2024, where Egypt claimed a narrow 1-0 victory to maintain their unbeaten record in this fixture.

This will be New Zealand’s first-ever World Cup match against African opposition.

Head-to-Head History

However, Egypt are still searching for their first-ever World Cup finals win and risk extending an unwanted record if they fail to secure all three points.

The Pharaohs produced a disciplined display and looked close to securing a famous victory before being pegged back late in the game. With every team in Group G drawing their opening fixture, a victory here could put either nation in a commanding position in the race for qualification.

Egypt also experienced frustration on matchday one after surrendering a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 with Group G favourites Belgium.

Despite their fighting spirit, New Zealand’s recent record remains worrying, with just one win in their last 12 matches across all competitions.

The draw means New Zealand have now drawn all four of their World Cup matches this century. Another stalemate would see them equal Belgium’s tournament record of five consecutive World Cup draws, set in 2002.

New Zealand head into the contest after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Iran in their opening fixture. The All Whites twice took the lead in that encounter but were unable to hold on for victory, leaving head coach Darren Bazeley both proud of the performance and frustrated with the result.

Match News and Current Form

Both nations are chasing their first-ever FIFA World Cup finals victory, with the stakes rising after opening round draws left Group G finely balanced heading into matchday two.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G clash between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver.