The Group G New Zealand vs Egypt was a real classic World Cup game from a source you probably wouldn’t have presumed. The Kiwis hit the front and looked very solid up until half time, frustrating the Egyptian who weren’t quite walking like one in their quest for an equaliser. But whatever the coach said at half time, or whichever ancient Egyptian gods were summoned, it worked as Egpyt looked keener and meaner in the second half. They eventually overcame the Kiwi resistance with a goal for Mo Salah sealing a first ever win at the World Cup, stealing a first ever win from their opponents.
This New Zealand vs Egypt Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
Egypt won their first ever World Cup game at their 9th attempt. The Kiwis are yet to win in eight attempts.
Egypt now lead the H2H by W3 D1 L0.
REST OF STATS
This draw-heavy Group G clash sees the two teams that would have been happier with the draw from their first game than their opponents. Although, that may be arguable for Egypt who arguably had the tougher of the opening matches. The Kiwis have been accused of having the easiest qualifying path in World Cup history, and while that’s true aside from the host nations, their 2-2 draw over Iran shows they are well capable of being a real pest in this Group. Egypt have Mo Salah and Omar Marmoush, but the Kiwis have the extremely effective Chris Wood, whose worth a lot less on the transfer market, but we guess we’ll see who is more valuable at World Cup. This New Zealand vs Egypt match may be a better game than it appears on paper.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner. Using H2H history, World Cup performance history, World Cup qualifying, the last four years of international games, performance against the confederation, and current effort at this World Cup.
| New Zealand | 43.0% | Egypt | 57.0% |
Egypt climbs the pyramid of this clash.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
New Zealand have now drawn their last four World Cup clashes.
New Zealand are also winless at the World Cup – D4 L3.
Egypt have also not won a World Cup game – D3 L5.
New Zealand have never played an African opponents at the World Cup. And Egypt have yet to play an Oceania opponent at the World Cup. Few have.
Egypt lead the H2H v New Zealand with two wins and a draw from three games. One draw and a loss have actually been played in Mexico. They are the only three games Egypt have played against Oceania sides.
New Zealand are W2 D2 L1 from their last five games v African nations.
MATCH PREDICTION
New Zealand 1 Egypt 3
