Round 2 ·
New Zealand
4-2-3-1
Darren Bazeley
HT: 1-0
Egypt
4-2-3-1
Hossam Hassan
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
1–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
New Zealand
4-2-3-1 · Darren Bazeley
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Egypt
4-2-3-1 · Hossam Hassan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For fans in Cape Verde watching at Monday 22 June, 00:00 -01 through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed), it was a match that shifted the table with every turning point. Egypt finished the night on 4 points, 2 clear of Iran, while New Zealand stayed in 4th with a -2 goal difference.
The game opened with New Zealand in front on 15 minutes, but Egypt responded with the sort of control that matched their 1st-place status. Hossam Hassan's side came into the fixture with 1 win and 1 draw from 2, and they turned that platform into another statement away from home. New Zealand, coached by Darren Bazeley, were left to manage a second game of the group with only 1 point, and the pressure rose quickly once Egypt found their rhythm after the break. At 52,497 in attendance, BC Place provided a large stage for a match that mattered to both ends of the standings.
Mohamed Salah was named player of the match, and Egypt's attack again looked efficient enough to make the difference. Their 4 goals for and 2 against across 2 matches underline the balance they have carried through Round 2, while New Zealand's 3 goals for and 5 against told a more difficult story. The winning margin was built on moments rather than constant waves: Egypt answered after falling behind, then pushed on with enough precision to finish the job. That mix of composure and timing is exactly why the leaders leave Vancouver with 4 points and a positive goal difference of 2.
The meeting also fit the wider shape of Group G. Egypt had already shown a strong start with 1 win and 1 draw from their opening 2, and this result added another layer to that early momentum. New Zealand's 1 draw and 1 loss left them needing a response in their next outing if they are to climb from 4th place. With league points, goal difference and the head-to-head pressure all moving in Egypt's favour, the leaders have given themselves room to manage the next step of the group. For readers in Cape Verde, this was the kind of late-night result that immediately reorders the conversation around the standings.
For Egypt, the implications are simple: 4 points, 1st place, and a 2-point lead over Iran after 2 games. For New Zealand, the task now is to turn 1 point into something stronger before the gap opens further. Cape Verde fans following the group through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed) saw a match that was decided by response, control and finish rather than early momentum alone, and that should keep Group G finely balanced behind the leaders.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
New Zealand and Egypt will meet at BC Place in Vancouver with World Cup Group G, Round 2 carrying the focus for readers in Cape Verde. The match is set for Monday 22 June, 00:00 -01, and that timing gives fans in Cape Verde a clear overnight window to follow every phase of a game that should shape the group picture early. With Darren Bazeley and Hossam Hassan on opposite benches, the meeting will offer a clean test of structure, control and decision-making at both ends of the pitch.
For New Zealand, the challenge will be to turn organisation into authority under Darren Bazeley. A home setting at BC Place will give them familiar surroundings in Vancouver, but the task remains defined by Egypt's pedigree and Hossam Hassan's experience on the away bench. In a Round 2 fixture, small details can tilt the balance quickly, and the team that settles first will have the better chance of imposing its rhythm. Cape Verde readers tracking the game will know that these are the kind of matches where patience and concentration matter just as much as energy.
Egypt will arrive with a clear identity under Hossam Hassan, and that should make the first exchanges especially important. New Zealand's aim will be to keep the game compact enough to prevent Egypt from finding comfortable territory, while still asking questions in possession. At BC Place, the setting should reward the side that handles pressure better and uses the space more cleanly. For Cape Verde fans, the interest is not only in the result but in how each team handles the moment when control shifts, because Round 2 can reward the side that stays calm under it.
The local viewing picture is straightforward for Cape Verde: RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) are the listed ways to follow the match, and that makes the game easy to place in the island audience's late-night schedule. That matters because the timing and the competition context combine to create a fixture with real weight before the wider group story has fully settled. New Zealand will want to make home territory count in Vancouver, while Egypt will be equally determined to take control through the calm of their own structure. Each side will see Round 2 as a chance to set the tone for what follows.
What should keep this contest alive from the opening whistle is the balance between New Zealand's need to assert themselves and Egypt's ability to stay composed away from home. BC Place, the coaches and the World Cup Group G setting all point to a match where discipline will matter as much as ambition. For fans in Cape Verde, the attraction is simple: an overnight fixture with two recognised teams, a clear broadcast route and a stage that can reward the side that reads the moment better.
The winner may be decided by who settles first, and that should make the opening spell at BC Place decisive for both New Zealand and Egypt.
After a great second half, Egypt materializes a comeback and walks out of the game with the win!
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Egypt: 56%.
Michael Boxall from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Mohamed Hany
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Egypt: 56%.
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for New Zealand
Hossam Abdelmaguid is injured and is replaced by Mohamed Abdelmonem.
Max Crocombe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt start a counter attack
Good effort by Tyler Bindon as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
Marko Stamenic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Hossam Abdelmaguid is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Egypt: 56%.
Hossam Abdelmaguid is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Hossam Abdelmaguid successfully blocks the shot
Michael Boxall wins an air challenge against Hossam Abdelmaguid
Francis De Vries from New Zealand swings in the corner from the right.
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Francis De Vries could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Good effort by Zizo as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Trezeguet wins an air challenge against Finn Surman
Tyler Bindon is penalised for pushing Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tyler Bindon wins an air challenge against Trezeguet
Chris Wood from New Zealand is ruled offside
Ball possession: New Zealand: 43%, Egypt: 57%.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Francis De Vries swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Hossam Abdelmaguid relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hossam Abdelmaguid from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Rami Rabia from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tim Payne is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyler Bindon in a tactical substitution.
Elijah Just is leaving the field to be replaced by Francis De Vries in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Egypt: 59%.
Emam Ashour is leaving the field to be replaced by Zizo in a tactical substitution.
Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Hossam Abdelmaguid in a tactical substitution.
Hamza Abdelkarim is penalised for pushing Michael Boxall
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Trezeguet Egypt scores with a header.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt swings in the corner from the left.
Joe Bell successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked
Good effort by Ahmed Abou El Fotouh as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Tim Payne from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Egypt: 59%.
Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Yasser Ibrahim
The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Egypt trips Ryan Thomas
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Emam Ashour is penalised for pushing Benjamin Old
Rami Rabia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Stamenic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Mostafa Ziko is leaving the field to be replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim in a tactical substitution.
Omar Marmoush is leaving the field to be replaced by Trezeguet in a tactical substitution.
Sarpreet Singh is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Thomas in a tactical substitution.
Liberato Cacace is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Randall in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 40%, Egypt: 60%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tim Payne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Max Crocombe from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Benjamin Old comes back onto the field.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 42%, Egypt: 58%.
Benjamin Old is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
Mohamed Salah made the key pass for the goal!
Mostafa Ziko provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah scores with the left foot!
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joe Bell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mohanad Lasheen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Callum McCowatt is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Old in a tactical substitution.
Rami Rabia from Egypt goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sarpreet Singh
Today's attendance is 52497
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Egypt: 59%.
Egypt start a counter attack
Mohanad Lasheen successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Marko Stamenic is blocked
Mohanad Lasheen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
Rami Rabia is penalised for pushing Liberato Cacace
The referee signals a free kick as Liberato Cacace from New Zealand trips Emam Ashour
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: New Zealand: 39%, Egypt: 61%.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marwan Ateya made the key pass for the goal!
Mohamed Hany provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mostafa Ziko Egypt scores with a header.
The cross by Mohamed Hany from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Max Crocombe from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Boxall from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elijah Just from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt takes a short corner kick from the right.
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for New Zealand
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 42%, Egypt: 58%.
Emam Ashour goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mostafa Ziko is blocked
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Finn Surman is penalised for pushing Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
Safe hands from Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as he comes out and claims the ball
Rami Rabia from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tim Payne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Callum McCowatt should have scored from that position
Callum McCowatt sends a header towards goal, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Marko Stamenic from New Zealand successfully finds a teammate in the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohanad Lasheen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rami Rabia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tim Payne successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Omar Marmoush is blocked
Rami Rabia wins an air challenge against Sarpreet Singh
Goal kick for New Zealand
Ball possession: New Zealand: 42%, Egypt: 58%.
Emam Ashour from Egypt tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mostafa Ziko is blocked
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Mostafa Ziko from Egypt trips Liberato Cacace
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for New Zealand
Omar Marmoush fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as Callum McCowatt from New Zealand trips Omar Marmoush
Michael Boxall from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
The cross by Mohamed Hany from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The second half is underway
The only goal scored by New Zealand gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: New Zealand: 43%, Egypt: 57%.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman from New Zealand goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Omar Marmoush
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
Mohamed Salah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rami Rabia wins an air challenge against Sarpreet Singh
Goal kick for New Zealand
Oooh... that was a sitter! Emam Ashour should have scored from that position
Emam Ashour from Egypt fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Mostafa Ziko from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for New Zealand
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Egypt: 56%.
Sarpreet Singh relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Joe Bell from New Zealand trips Omar Marmoush
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Chris Wood from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Obstruction as Tim Payne cuts off the run of Mohanad Lasheen. A free-kick is awarded.
Chris Wood from New Zealand is ruled offside
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Hamdi Fathi is injured and is replaced by Rami Rabia.
Hamdi Fathi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Hamdi Fathi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 45%, Egypt: 55%.
Safe hands from Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as he comes out and claims the ball
Finn Surman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chris Wood from New Zealand is ruled offside
Hamdi Fathi wins an air challenge against Elijah Just
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marwan Ateya from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Goal kick for New Zealand
Mohamed Salah fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Egypt: 56%.
Callum McCowatt commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The ref blows his whistle. Callum McCowatt charged Emam Ashour from behind and it's a free-kick
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Finn Surman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Callum McCowatt wins an air challenge against Emam Ashour
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Boxall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Liberato Cacace makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: New Zealand: 51%, Egypt: 49%.
Michael Boxall is penalised for pushing Mohamed Salah
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Tim Payne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman wins an air challenge against Omar Marmoush
Goal kick for Egypt
Chris Wood from New Zealand heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Liberato Cacace from New Zealand successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Omar Marmoush shoots from outside the box, but Max Crocombe has it under control
Omar Marmoush tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Crocombe
Egypt start a counter attack
Mostafa Ziko successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Joe Bell is blocked
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: New Zealand: 48%, Egypt: 52%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
Tim Payne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for New Zealand
A chance presents itself to Mostafa Ziko from Egypt but his header goes wide
The cross by Ahmed Abou El Fotouh from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt takes a short corner kick from the right.
Michael Boxall from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohamed Hany is blocked
After a tactical foul, Sarpreet Singh sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mostafa Ziko
Ball possession: New Zealand: 50%, Egypt: 50%.
Good effort by Callum McCowatt as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marwan Ateya successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Elijah Just is blocked
Elijah Just makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt. Sarpreet Singh on the receiving end of that.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: New Zealand: 50%, Egypt: 50%.
Tim Payne provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Finn Surman New Zealand scores with a header.
Finn Surman wins an air challenge against Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
Tim Payne from New Zealand swings in the corner from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Good effort by Elijah Just as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
Mostafa Ziko from Egypt goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Liberato Cacace
Michael Boxall from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand start a counter attack
Callum McCowatt relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elijah Just hand-balls
Elijah Just controls the ball with his hand
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Goal kick for New Zealand
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 59%, Egypt: 41%.
Elijah Just makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Marko Stamenic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Egypt
Sarpreet Singh fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
New Zealand start a counter attack
Elijah Just makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hamdi Fathi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked
Egypt start a counter attack
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for New Zealand
Elijah Just makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: New Zealand: 42%, Egypt: 58%.
Emam Ashour wins an air challenge against Tim Payne
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
New Zealand are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Joe Bell from New Zealand trips Emam Ashour
Egypt are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee signals a free kick as Finn Surman from New Zealand trips Omar Marmoush
Hamdi Fathi from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
New Zealand kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to BC Place, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to BC Place where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to BC Place where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to BC Place, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to BC Place, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from BC Place. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 00:00 -01 on Monday 22 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for New Zealand or Egypt.
Across the last 8 meetings, New Zealand have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Egypt have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 2, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Status
Finished
Attendance
52,497
Minute
90+9'
Winner
Egypt
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