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New Zealand Vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026: See Best Photos From Group G Clash In Vancouver

New Zealand Vs Egypt Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Egypt meet in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash at Vancouver's BC Place, with both sides seeking a breakthrough victory after encouraging opening results. The All Whites showcased resilience in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Iran, with captain Chris Wood leading the attack, while Egypt held fancied Belgium to a 1-1 draw thanks to a disciplined defensive display and the creativity of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. With Belgium and Iran also sharing points, Group G remains completely open, making this encounter potentially decisive in the race for the knockout rounds. New Zealand will rely on their physicality and counter-attacking threat, whereas Egypt's experience and attacking quality make them slight favorites. Expect a tightly contested battle with precious World Cup points on the line. See the best photos from the NZL vs EGY football match here

New Zealand and Egypt's flags are spread across the field before the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)
New Zealand fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP
New Zealand fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)
New Zealand's Chris Wood, center, warms up with teammates before the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand's Chris Wood, center, warms up with teammates before the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
An Egypt fan waves a flag showing player Mohamed Salah prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
An Egypt fan waves a flag showing player Mohamed Salah prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
New Zealand players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Egypt players pose for a team photo prior to the first half of the World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
Egypt players pose for a team photo prior to the first half of the World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) reacts alongside teammates after New Zealand scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) reacts alongside teammates after New Zealand scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) celebrates his goal with New Zealand's Callum McCowatt (20) and New Zealand's Chris Wood (9) against Egypt during the first half of the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) celebrates his goal with New Zealand's Callum McCowatt (20) and New Zealand's Chris Wood (9) against Egypt during the first half of the World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)
Egypt's Mohanad Lashin, center, battles for the ball with New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
Egypt's Mohanad Lashin, center, battles for the ball with New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
A New Zealand fan cheers from the stands prior to first half World Cup Group G soccer action against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
A New Zealand fan cheers from the stands prior to first half World Cup Group G soccer action against Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
New Zealand's Callum McCowatt, center left, receives a yellow card during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand's Callum McCowatt, center left, receives a yellow card during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley talks with Tim Payne (2) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley talks with Tim Payne (2) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Egypt's Omar Marmoush (22) pushes off of New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026
Egypt's Omar Marmoush (22) pushes off of New Zealand's Finn Surman (16) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Emma Peterson)
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