New Zealand vs Egypt – Predicted lineup and team news

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·21 June 2026

New Zealand vs Egypt – Predicted lineup and team news

New Zealand and Egypt face each other in their second Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver on Monday, with both sides aiming to secure their first victory of the tournament.

The All Whites have shown mixed results recently, recording one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches. In the build-up to the World Cup, they endured a heavy 4-0 loss against Haiti and a narrow 1-0 defeat to England.

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Despite those setbacks, they responded positively in their opening match by earning an exciting 2-2 draw against Iran, with Elijah Just scoring both goals. New Zealand is still searching for its first-ever win in World Cup history.

New Zealand team news

Heading into this crucial clash, New Zealand has a fully fit squad with no new injury concerns or suspensions following their opening game.

Winger Elijah Just is expected to retain his place in the starting lineup after his impressive two-goal performance.

He will play an important role in attack alongside experienced striker and captain Chris Wood.

The only notable absentee remains midfielder Matthew Garbett, who was ruled out of the tournament due to a serious hamstring injury suffered before the competition began. He has been replaced in the squad by Logan Rogerson.

Head coach Darren Bazeley is likely to stick with a similar lineup to the one that performed well against Iran. The squad is confident and determined as they prepare for this important fixture in Vancouver.