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New Zealand vs Egypt lineups are confirmed from the Group G match at BC Place. Egypt won 3-1 in World Cup 2026 after a strong second half.
New Zealand started in a 4-2-3-1 with Chris Wood leading the attack. Egypt also used a 4-2-3-1, with Mohamed Salah captaining the side.
New Zealand vs Egypt Lineups Status
The teams were confirmed before kickoff, and both managers kept familiar shapes. The match later changed through Egypt's bench and wide attacking runs.
Finn Surman scored for New Zealand, while Mostafa Ziko, Salah, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt. Hamdi Fathi also left early through injury.
| Item | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Lineup status | Confirmed |
| Final score | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM Vancouver |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G |
| Referee | Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Al Ali |
New Zealand Confirmed Lineup
New Zealand started Max Crocombe in goal behind Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, and Liberato Cacace. Joe Bell and Marko Stamenic formed the midfield base.
Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, and Elijah Just supported Wood in attack. Surman scored from an early set piece, while Payne supplied the assist.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Max Crocombe |
| RB | Tim Payne |
| CB | Finn Surman |
| CB | Michael Boxall |
| LB | Liberato Cacace |
| CM | Joe Bell |
| CM | Marko Stamenic |
| RW | Callum McCowatt |
| AM | Sarpreet Singh |
| LW | Elijah Just |
| ST | Chris Wood |
Confirmed formation: 4-2-3-1.
Captain: Chris Wood.
Substitutes used: Ben Old, Jesse Randall, Ryan Thomas, Francis de Vries, Tyler Bindon.
Egypt Confirmed Lineup
Egypt started Mostafa Shobeir behind Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdi Fathi, and Ahmed Fatouh. Marwan Attia and Mohanad Lasheen protected the midfield.
Salah started from the right and finished the go-ahead goal. Ziko scored and assisted, while Trezeguet came from the bench to seal the result.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Mostafa Shobeir |
| RB | Mohamed Hany |
| CB | Yasser Ibrahim |
| CB | Hamdi Fathi |
| LB | Ahmed Fatouh |
| CM | Marwan Attia |
| CM | Mohanad Lasheen |
| RW | Mohamed Salah |
| AM | Emam Ashour |
| LW | Mostafa Ziko |
| ST | Omar Marmoush |
Confirmed formation: 4-2-3-1.
Captain: Mohamed Salah.
Substitutes used: Rami Rabia, Trezeguet, Hamza Abdelkarim, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Hossam Abdel-Magid, Mohamed Abdelmonem.
Substitutions and Cards
Egypt made the first change after Fathi went off in the 41st minute. Rabia replaced him, and Egypt reorganised before their second-half comeback.
New Zealand later used Ben Old, Jesse Randall, Ryan Thomas, Francis de Vries, and Tyler Bindon. Lasheen, Singh, and McCowatt were booked.
| Minute | Team | Change or Card |
|---|---|---|
| 17' | Egypt | Mohanad Lasheen yellow card |
| 20' | New Zealand | Sarpreet Singh yellow card |
| 34' | New Zealand | Callum McCowatt yellow card |
| 41' | Egypt | Rami Rabia replaced Hamdi Fathi |
| 66' | New Zealand | Ben Old replaced Callum McCowatt |
| 76' | Egypt | Trezeguet and Hamza Abdelkarim entered |
| 76' | New Zealand | Jesse Randall and Ryan Thomas entered |
| 85' | New Zealand | Francis de Vries and Tyler Bindon entered |
| 85' | Egypt | Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Hossam Abdel-Magid entered |
| 90+9' | Egypt | Mohamed Abdelmonem replaced Hossam Abdel-Magid |
New Zealand vs Egypt Tactical Notes
New Zealand built their best moments from set pieces and direct service into Wood. Payne's delivery gave Surman the first goal.
Egypt became sharper after halftime because Ziko and Salah attacked narrower spaces. Hany's crossing and Salah's delivery also created two key goals.
| Area | New Zealand | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Base shape | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
| Main threat | Set pieces and Wood | Salah, Ziko, and Marmoush |
| Bench impact | Old, Thomas, Randall | Trezeguet and Zizo |
New Zealand vs Egypt Lineups Turning Point
The turning point came after Egypt's wide players started arriving inside the box. Ziko equalised, then Salah finished after Ziko's pass.
Trezeguet's entrance gave Egypt a fresh penalty-box runner. His header from Salah's corner ended New Zealand's comeback hopes.
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixture | New Zealand vs Egypt |
| Final score | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt |
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Group | Group G |
| Lineup status | Confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the New Zealand vs Egypt lineups confirmed?
Yes. The New Zealand vs Egypt lineups were confirmed before kickoff at BC Place in Vancouver.
What was the New Zealand starting 11 against Egypt?
New Zealand started Max Crocombe in goal. The outfield starters were Payne, Surman, Boxall, Cacace, Bell, Stamenic, McCowatt, Singh, Just, and Wood.
What was the Egypt starting 11 against New Zealand?
Egypt started Mostafa Shobeir in goal. The outfield starters were Hany, Ibrahim, Fathi, Fatouh, Attia, Lasheen, Salah, Ashour, Ziko, and Marmoush.
Who captained New Zealand and Egypt?
Chris Wood captained New Zealand. Mohamed Salah captained Egypt and scored the go-ahead goal.
Which substitute scored in New Zealand vs Egypt?
Trezeguet came on for Egypt in the 76th minute and scored the third goal in the 82nd minute.
New Zealand vs Egypt lineups were confirmed in matching 4-2-3-1 shapes. New Zealand struck first through Surman, but Egypt's attacking changes changed the game.
Salah, Ziko, and Trezeguet gave Egypt the decisive moments. The 3-1 win moved Egypt into a stronger Group G position.
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