New Zealand vs Egypt β€” FIFA World Cup 2026 match review (soccer)

New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: World Cup 2026 Group G Result & Analysis

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in the World Cup 2026 Group G. Full result, scoreline and analysis of New Zealand v Egypt (1-3).

TL;DR: Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in the World Cup 2026 Group G. The New Zealand v Egypt fixture finished 1-3, producing 4 goals in an open, attacking fixture. The review covers the result and what it means for both nations.
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Published 22 June 2026 · Updated 22 June 2026

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New Zealand 1-3 Egypt β€” World Cup 2026 Group G Review

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in the World Cup 2026 Group G. Egypt took the points with a 3-1 victory. The New Zealand v Egypt fixture finished 1-3, producing 4 goals in an open, attacking fixture.

How the Result Unfolded

The final scoreline of New Zealand 1-3 Egypt reflected an open, attacking fixture. Egypt took the points with a 3-1 victory. The outcome reshapes the Group G picture and feeds directly into the calculations both nations must now make about progress in the tournament.

Result at a Glance

  • Final score: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
  • Competition: World Cup 2026 β€” Group G
  • Total goals: 4
  • Kick-off: Monday 22 June 2026, 01:00 GMT

What It Means

For New Zealand and Egypt, this Group G result carries real consequences in an expanded 48-team World Cup where group margins are fine. Egypt took the points with a 3-1 victory. Attention now turns to the remaining fixtures, where points and goal difference will decide who advances.

Review by the Planete Football editorial team. Result data sourced from football-data.org.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score in New Zealand vs Egypt?

The match finished New Zealand 1-3 Egypt in the World Cup 2026 Group G.

Who won New Zealand vs Egypt at the World Cup 2026?

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1.

How many goals were scored in New Zealand vs Egypt?

4 goals were scored in the fixture.

Where does the result data come from?

Result data is sourced from football-data.org.