New Zealand vs Egypt
New Zealand vs Egypt preview
New Zealand vs Egypt is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group G. New Zealand (Seed #28) face Egypt (#26) on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at BC Place. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
BC Place (capacity 54,500) is the retractable-roof home of the BC Lions (CFL), Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS). It sits 4m above sea level in Vancouver. June/July temperatures in Vancouver average a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — New Zealand have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Egypt have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
New Zealand vs Egypt — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | New Zealand | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #28 | #26 |
| Confederation | OFC | CAF |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live New Zealand vs Egypt data
// Fetch live data for New Zealand vs Egypt
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-21',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 21
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Zealand vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand vs Egypt is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver.
What stage is New Zealand vs Egypt?
New Zealand vs Egypt is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts New Zealand vs Egypt?
BC Place (capacity 54,500, opened 1983, retractable roof, hybrid grass) in Vancouver hosts New Zealand vs Egypt.
Who is favoured to win New Zealand vs Egypt?
Egypt go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #26, with New Zealand seeded #28. Egypt's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; New Zealand's is To be confirmed. Live odds for New Zealand vs Egypt are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs Egypt?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for New Zealand vs Egypt in my timezone?
New Zealand vs Egypt kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live New Zealand vs Egypt stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-21) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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