New Zealand vs Egypt Result: New Zealand 1–3 Egypt — World Cup 2026 Matchday 2
Quick answer: New Zealand 1–3 Egypt at BC Place, Vancouver on June 21, 2026 — Group G, Match 40. Scorers: New Zealand: Finn Surman (15'). Egypt: Mostafa Zico (58'), Mohamed Salah (67'), Trezeguet (82').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | New Zealand 1–3 Egypt |
| Group | G |
| Match | #40 (Matchday 2) |
| Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 22:00 |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 2 |
| Goal scorers | New Zealand: Finn Surman 15'; Egypt: Mostafa Zico 58', Mohamed Salah 67', Trezeguet 82' |
Goal Scorers
- 15'Finn Surman
- 58'Mostafa Zico
- 67'Mohamed Salah
- 82'Trezeguet
Match Summary
Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place in Vancouver. Finn Surman gave New Zealand an early lead before Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet turned the match around to put Egypt top of Group G.
Player of the match: Mohamed Salah.
Key Moments
- Finn Surman put New Zealand ahead in the 15th minute.
- Mostafa Zico equalised for Egypt in the 58th minute.
- Mohamed Salah gave Egypt the lead in the 67th minute.
- Trezeguet sealed the win in the 82nd minute.
Group G Standings After Matchday 2
Egypt top Group G on six points after two wins. New Zealand must beat Belgium on Matchday 3 and hope for other results to stay in contention.
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What This Means for New Zealand & Egypt
New Zealand drop points from Matchday 2. Egypt claim a valuable win.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | Full schedule — Group G |
| Egypt | Full schedule — Group G |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the New Zealand vs Egypt score at World Cup 2026?
New Zealand 1–3 Egypt — played at BC Place, Vancouver on June 21, 2026 (Group G, Matchday 2).
Who won New Zealand vs Egypt World Cup 2026?
Egypt won 3–1.
Where was New Zealand vs Egypt played?
BC Place, Vancouver — kickoff 22:00 local time.
What group is New Zealand vs Egypt in?
Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group G?
Egypt top Group G on six points after two wins. New Zealand must beat Belgium on Matchday 3 and hope for other results to stay in contention.
Who scored in New Zealand vs Egypt?
New Zealand: Finn Surman 15'. Egypt: Mostafa Zico 58', Mohamed Salah 67', Trezeguet 82'.