FIFA WC: When and Where to watch New Zealand vs Egypt, know all details
Vancouver, June 21
New Zealand and Egypt will lock horns in a pivotal Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, with both sides chasing their first victory of the tournament and an opportunity to strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.
The encounter at BC Place carries significant importance for both teams after they opened their campaigns with hard-fought draws. With qualification scenarios beginning to take shape, three points could prove decisive in a tightly contested group that also features Belgium and Iran.
New Zealand head into the match encouraged by their spirited 2-2 draw against Iran. The Oceania representatives showed resilience and attacking intent throughout the contest, demonstrating that they are capable of competing with higher-ranked opposition on football's biggest stage.
Egypt, meanwhile, produced one of the standout displays of the opening round by holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw. The African side impressed with their organisation, discipline and tactical awareness, frustrating one of the tournament favourites for long periods.
How to watch New Zealand vs Egypt live in India:
Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. A subscription will be needed.
Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.
Key details:
Date and kick-off time: Monday, June 22, 6:30 AM (IST)
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
Referee: Omar Alali
Squads:
New Zealand-
Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud
Defenders: Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Francis de Vries, Callan Elliot, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman
Midfielders: Lachlan Bayliss, Joe Bell, Eli Just, Callum McCowatt, Ben Old, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenic, Sarpreet Singh, Ryan Thomas
Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses, Jesse Randall, Ben Waine, Chris Wood, Logan Rogerson
Egypt:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Alaa, Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdy Soliman
Defenders: Hossam Abdelmagid, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Tarek Alaa, Ahmed Fatouh, Karim Hafez, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Rami Rabia
Midfielders: Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Nabil Emad, Hamdi Fathi, Haitham Hassan, Mohannad Lashin, Mahmoud Sabre, Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet", Mostafa Zico, Ahmed Sayed "Zizo"
Forwards: Hamza Abdulkarim, Ibrahim Adel, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah
— IANS
Reader Comments
New Zealand vs Egypt - this could be a dark horse match of the group! Both teams drew against tough opponents, so this is anyone's game. I think Egypt has the edge with Salah's experience and their defensive discipline. Looking forward to watching it on Zee5, hope the streaming quality is good!
As someone who follows football from New Zealand, I have to say this Indian coverage is great! Zee5 is making it accessible here too. Chris Wood is our main hope for goals. But I'm a bit concerned about our defense against Egypt's attack. Still, we showed spirit against Iran.
Yet another football article that doesn't mention India 🤡. But honestly, this is a crucial match. Egypt holding Belgium to a draw is no joke. I think they'll win 2-0. Also, 6:30 AM is okay for early risers like me! Just hope my boss doesn't catch me watching on my phone during work 😅
I'm rooting for New Zealand because they're the underdogs. Their 2-2 draw against Iran was impressive. And seeing Sarpreet Singh in the squad, a player of Indian origin, makes me proud! 🇮🇳⚽. Regardless of the result, I hope it's an entertaining match with plenty of goals.
Tactically, this is going to be fascinating. Egypt's defensive setup against Belgium was world-class, but they need to be more creative going forward. New Zealand will probably sit back and counter. I predict a 1-1 draw, which would leave both teams still in the hunt. Great
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