New Zealand vs. Egypt Prediction: World Cup 2026 Betting Odds and Picks
Both teams enter this fixture seeking a historic first-ever World Cup victory after kicking off their respective campaigns with hard-fought draws. New Zealand put on an entertaining display in their opener, walking away with a 2-2 draw against Iran, while Egypt held European powerhouse Belgium to a highly credible 1-1 stalemate.
With Group G completely up for grabs, this game promises to be a tactical chess match. Egypt will try to control possession as the favourite, whereas New Zealand will aim to weaponize their explosive wing play and test the African side on the counter-attack. With control of Group G on the line, let’s get into my New Zealand vs Egypt predictions.
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New Zealand vs. Egypt World Cup how to watch and match info
- Time: Sunday, June 21 at 9:00 PM ET
- Stadium: BC Place (Vancouver, Canada)
- TV Channel: TSN
- Weather: The game will be played indoors, but it will be 18.5°C, clear skies, 10% chance of rain
New Zealand vs. Egypt betting odds
Egypt enters the match as -165 money line favourites; the All Whites sit as the +450 underdogs to pull off the upset, and the draw is priced at +320. Oddsmakers are anticipating a highly structured, defensive battle, with Under 2.5 goals favoured at -140 and the Over sitting at +115.
New Zealand vs. Egypt predicted starting XI lineups
New Zealand Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Crocombe
Payne | Boxall | Surman | Cacace
Stamenic | Bell
McCowatt | Singh | Just
Wood
Egypt Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Shobeir
Hany | Ibrahim | Fathy | Fatouh
Lasheen | Attia
Ashour | Salah | Ziko
Marmoush
New Zealand FIFA World Cup odds and news
New Zealand’s opening 2-2 draw against Iran turned heads, proving that the lowest-ranked team in Group G is not to be taken lightly. Winger Elijah Just was the star of the show, netting a brilliant brace to give the All Whites a temporary lead two separate times before Iran fought back.
Manager Darren Bazeley will be delighted with his team’s clinical nature in transition in their World Cup opener. However, defensive lapses late in both halves ultimately cost them three points. Facing a world-class frontline led by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush means the All Whites cannot afford any tracking errors or structural breakdowns in central defence.
Egypt FIFA World Cup odds and news
Egypt’s performance against Belgium showed exactly why they have odds of -650 to advance to the knockout stages. The Pharaohs stunned the Red Devils early in the 19th minute when midfield engine Emam Ashour latched onto a brilliant, defence-splitting pass from Mohamed Salah to slot it home. Egypt’s defensive block held firm for most of the match, suffocating Belgium’s creative outlets.
Head coach Hossam Hassan has a squad operating at full fitness and overflowing with attacking depth. Beyond Salah, Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush provides speed that will relentlessly test New Zealand’s fullbacks. Egypt’s main objective will be translating their technical pedigree into sustained final-third dominance to break down a physical Kiwi defence.
New Zealand vs. Egypt player odds and props
Mohamed Salah (EGY) to Score or Assist (-120): After setting up the opening goal against Belgium, look for Salah to make an impact against a New Zealand defence that gave up two goals to Iran.
Elijah Just (NZL) Over 1.5 Shots (+110): Coming off an incredibly confident brace against Iran, Just will be the designated outlet whenever New Zealand hits on the counter-attack.
World Cup 2026 bracket and futures
All four teams sit tightly packed after an opening round of stalemates. Iran and New Zealand are tied with one point and a 0 goal difference (two goals scored), while Belgium and Egypt sit right alongside them with one point and a 0 goal difference (one goal scored).
A victory for either team here puts them on the brink of a historic knockout-stage berth, and even after New Zealand’s exiting opener, they still have +225 odds to qualify. Egypt have a +150 price to finish as the Group runners-up and +275 odds to win the group.
New Zealand vs. Egypt score prediction
Best bet: Egypt money line (-165)
New Zealand looked fantastic in attack against Iran, but Egypt presents a massive step up in tactical discipline and individual quality. Backed by the elite creativity of Salah and the sharp form of Marmoush, Egypt should gradually wear down the Kiwis’ mid-block and secure their first-ever World Cup win.
Final score prediction: New Zealand 1 | Egypt 2