New Zealand vs Egypt — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

GROUP G · 2026 World Cup

New Zealand

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Egypt

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New Zealand vs Egypt has finished in GROUP G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Current score: New Zealand 1–3 Egypt (full-time). Watch via your national World Cup broadcaster — the full country-by-country TV & streaming list is below.

📰 New Zealand vs Egypt — match news

Match ReportEgypt's second-half surge sinks New Zealand in Group G openerMohamed Salah sparked a second-half revival as Egypt overcame a stubborn New Zealand side 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener, with Finn Surman's early goal cancelled out by a dominant Egyptian display.PreviewNew Zealand vs Egypt: World Cup Group G ShowdownBoth sides seek first win after opening draws. New Zealand's resilience meets Egypt's flair in a pivotal Group G clash with knockout stage implications.

New Zealand vs Egypt was played in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

New Zealand vs Egypt — match facts

Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup
Stage	GROUP G
Date	Mon, Jun 22
Kick-off (UTC)	01:00 AM UTC
Kick-off (your time)	…
Status	Full-time
Score	New Zealand 1–3 Egypt

Match Performance

Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1.

Match report

Summary

Egypt beat New Zealand 3–1 in GROUP G stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How it unfolded

The match finished 1–3. Goal-by-goal details are being confirmed and will appear here once the data feed publishes them.

What this result means

Result counts toward the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.

Match preview

New Zealand and Egypt meet in Group G with contrasting ambitions. The All Whites, appearing at their third World Cup, rely on a disciplined defensive structure and quick transitions. Under coach Darren Bazeley, New Zealand have built a reputation for resilience, often frustrating opponents with a compact 4-4-2 shape. Their key threat comes from set pieces and the pace of their forwards on the counter. Egypt, perennial African powerhouses, boast a more fluid attacking style led by their talismanic captain. The Pharaohs, coached by Rui Vitória, possess technical quality in midfield and lethal finishing in the final third. However, defensive lapses have cost them in recent friendlies. For New Zealand, a point would be a huge achievement, while Egypt need a win to keep pace with group favorites. The battle between Egypt's creative midfield and New Zealand's organized defense will likely decide the outcome. Expect a tense, tactical affair with Egypt dominating possession but New Zealand dangerous on the break.

Key players to watch

New Zealand

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) — The experienced striker is New Zealand's main goal threat, strong in the air and clinical inside the box.
Liberato Cacace (Empoli) — The left-back provides attacking width and is solid defensively, key to both stopping Egypt's wingers and starting counters.
Joe Bell (Viking) — The midfield enforcer breaks up play and shields the back four, crucial against Egypt's creative midfielders.

Egypt

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) — The captain and all-time top scorer, his pace, dribbling and finishing make him Egypt's biggest threat from wide areas.
Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal) — The experienced midfielder controls the tempo and provides defensive cover, vital for Egypt's balance.
Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt) — The versatile forward adds creativity and goals from midfield, often linking play between Salah and the striker.

How to watch New Zealand vs Egypt — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

Qatar

Qatar: beIN Sports holds exclusive MENA rights and airs all 104 matches live across its dedicated World Cup channels, with Arabic, English and French commentary. A beIN subscription is required; stream every game via the beIN Connect app or the TOD streaming service. No free-to-air coverage.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports holds exclusive rights and shows every match live across its FIFA World Cup channels with multi-language commentary. A subscription is needed; stream all 104 games through the TOD service or the beIN Connect app. No free-to-air option.

South Korea

South Korea: JTBC holds exclusive rights and, via a sublicensing deal, shares coverage with public broadcaster KBS. JTBC and its sports channels carry all 104 matches, while KBS provides free-to-air coverage of major fixtures. Check JTBC/KBS listings for specific games.

Spain

Spain: Public broadcaster RTVE shows selected matches free-to-air — including all Spain games, the opener, semi-finals and final — on La 1 and RTVE Play. Mediapro holds the wider package, distributed via pay-TV (DAZN), so full all-match coverage requires a paid subscription.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Every match is free-to-air, split between the BBC and ITV, who share the final. Watch live on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer, or on ITV1/ITV4 and ITVX, with no subscription required. In Scotland, STV/STV Player also carries selected matches.

United States

United States: Fox holds English-language rights to all 104 matches, with most games on the free-to-air Fox network and the rest on FS1; stream live on the Fox Sports app / Fox One. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage (with Universo), and Peacock is the exclusive Spanish-language streaming home for every match. Tip: a digital antenna gets Fox and Telemundo games free over the air.

Broadcast rights can change and some 2026 deals are finalised close to kickoff — always confirm with your local listings.

FAQ

When is New Zealand vs Egypt?

New Zealand vs Egypt kicks off on Mon, Jun 22 at 01:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What is the score in New Zealand vs Egypt?

The score is New Zealand 1–3 Egypt (full-time). It updates automatically on this page.

How can I watch New Zealand vs Egypt?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East) and SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.

Where is New Zealand vs Egypt being played?

New Zealand vs Egypt is played at a 2026 World Cup host venue in the USA, Canada or Mexico. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

What is at stake in New Zealand vs Egypt?

Points in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and Egypt?

See the full head-to-head record and form guide in the analysis section above.

New Zealand vs Egypt — 2026 World Cup

📰 New Zealand vs Egypt — match news

New Zealand vs Egypt — match facts

Match Performance

Match report

Summary

How it unfolded

What this result means

👕 Squads & positions

Match preview

Key players to watch

New Zealand

Egypt

How to watch New Zealand vs Egypt — by country

FAQ

When is New Zealand vs Egypt?

What is the score in New Zealand vs Egypt?

How can I watch New Zealand vs Egypt?

Where is New Zealand vs Egypt being played?

What is at stake in New Zealand vs Egypt?

What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and Egypt?