Group Stage - 2
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New Zealand

1–3
Full Time
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Egypt

BC Place · Vancouver· Ref: Omar Mohamed Al Ali, United Arab Emirates

Win ProbabilityPre-match model

29%
New Zealand
11%
Draw
60%
Egypt
Model confidence:high

Model Inputs

  • New Zealand: 1pts, 3 played
  • Egypt: 5pts, 3 played
  • New Zealand form: LLD
  • Egypt form: WDWD
  • H2H: 2 historical matches

Match Statistics

New ZealandEgypt
1.24Expected Goals (xG)1.87
44%Possession56%
11 (5)Shots (on target)19 (7)
421 (80%)Passes (accuracy)526 (87%)
4Corners3
14Fouls8
2Yellow Cards1
4Saves4
0Tackles0

Analysis & Intelligence

Data CrunchJun 22

Egypt Edge New Zealand 3–1 in xG Mismatch at Vancouver

Egypt dominated expected goals but scraped past New Zealand 3–1 in a World Cup 2026 group match where finishing efficiency proved decisive in Vancouver.

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Pre-MatchJun 20

New Zealand vs Egypt: Group Stage Survival at BC Place

New Zealand faces Egypt in a pivotal World Cup 2026 group match. Both teams drew their openers and need points to advance from Group Stage Round 2.

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