New Zealand vs Egypt match stats & report
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New Zealand lost to Egypt 1–3 in the World Cup (Group Stage - 2) on 22 June 2026. Expected goals finished 1.24–1.87. Egypt had 56% of the ball.
New Zealand vs Egypt match statistics
- 44% Ball possession 56%
- 1.24 Expected goals (xG) 1.87
- 11 Total shots 19
- 5 Shots on target 7
- 3 Shots off target 6
- 3 Blocked shots 6
- 6 Shots inside the box 12
- 4 Corners 3
- 14 Fouls 8
- 3 Offsides 0
- 2 Yellow cards 1
- 421 Passes 526
- 80% Pass accuracy 87%
- 4 Goalkeeper saves 4
Goals and cards
- 15' Goal F. Surman (assist T. Payne) New Zealand
- 17' Yellow card Mohanad Lasheen Egypt
- 20' Yellow card S. Singh New Zealand
- 34' Yellow card C. McCowatt New Zealand
- 58' Goal Mostafa Ziko (assist Mohamed Hany) Egypt
- 67' Goal Mohamed Salah (assist Mostafa Ziko) Egypt
- 82' Goal Trézéguet (assist Mohamed Salah) Egypt
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
New Zealand
- 1 M. Crocombe Goalkeeper
- 2 T. Payne Defender
- 16 F. Surman Defender
- 5 M. Boxall Defender
- 13 L. Cacace Defender
- 6 J. Bell Midfielder
- 8 M. Stamenić Midfielder
- 20 C. McCowatt Midfielder
- 10 S. Singh Midfielder
- 11 E. Just Midfielder
- 9 C. Wood Attacker
Bench Michael Woud , A. Paulsen , T. Smith , R. Thomas , B. Waine , B. Old , J. Randall , Lachlan Bayliss , K. Barbarouses , A. Rufer , Logan Rogerson , Francis De Vries , Callan Elliot , Nando Pijnaker , Tyler Bindon
Egypt
Bench M. Alaa , Mohamed El Shenawy , Al Mahdi Soliman , Rami Rabia , Trézéguet , Ibrahim Adel , Mahmoud Saber , Mohamed Abdelmonem , Tarek Alaa , H. Abdelkarim , Zizo , Karim Hafez , Nabil Emad Dunga , H. Hassan , Hossam Abdelmaguid
Out and doubtful
- Ahmed Abou El Fotouh Egypt Out — Hamstring Muscle Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
New Zealand at home
1–0–3 in 4 matches
- Scored
- 1.5 per game
- Conceded
- 2.8 per game
- Clean sheets
- 0 / 4
- Corners
- 4.5 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.5 per game
Based on 4 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Egypt away
3–3–4 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.6 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 2.4 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
19% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
New Zealand vs Egypt head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt v New Zealand | 1–0 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.