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Group Stage - 2
New Zealand logoNew Zealand
FT
1 - 3
HT: 1–0
Egypt logoEgypt

22 Jun 2026, 01:00

BC Place, Vancouver

Omar Mohamed Al Ali, United Arab Emirates

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home logoNew Zealand
15’F. Surman
20’S. Singh
34’C. McCowatt
66’C. McCowatt
76’S. Singh
76’L. Cacace
85’T. Payne
85’E. Just
Egyptaway logo
M. Lasheen17’
H. Fathy41’
M. Ziko58’
M. Salah67’
O. Marmoush76’
M. Ziko76’
Trezeguet82’
E. Ashour85’
M. Salah85’
H. Abdelmaguid90’

AI Post-Match Analysis

Match Rating
7.2/10
Man of the Match
M. Salah
Key Moments
115' F. Surman's goal for New Zealand, a rare moment of attacking precision that gave New Zealand an early advantage.
258' M. Ziko's equalizer for Egypt, a pivotal strike that shifted the match's momentum and signaled Egypt's growing control.
367' M. Salah's second goal, a clinical finish that broke New Zealand's resolve and highlighted Egypt's attacking dominance.
482' Trezeguet's late goal, sealing the result and emphasizing Egypt's ability to maintain pressure despite New Zealand's defensive efforts.
5The accumulation of yellow cards for New Zealand (three in total) disrupted their tactical discipline and allowed Egypt to play more freely.
Tactical Insights
Egypt's superior passing accuracy and possession (56%) directly translated into higher shot numbers and greater goal-scoring opportunities, demonstrating the effectiveness of their midfield control.
New Zealand's defensive lapses, exacerbated by three yellow cards, exposed vulnerabilities that Egypt exploited through sustained pressure and precise transitions.
Egypt's ability to maintain high-intensity pressing and counter-attacking efficiency in the second half was critical to their comeback, contrasting with New Zealand's lack of cohesion in both defense and attack.
The match between New Zealand and Egypt saw a dramatic shift in momentum after halftime, with Egypt capitalizing on New Zealand's defensive vulnerabilities. New Zealand took an early lead through F. Surman's goal in the 15th minute, a moment of individual brilliance that briefly disrupted Egypt's rhythm. However, Egypt's tactical adjustments in the second half proved decisive. With increased possession (56% compared to New Zealand's 44%) and a significantly higher number of accurate passes (463 vs. 338), Egypt dominated the game's flow, creating multiple scoring opportunities. New Zealand's inability to maintain defensive structure, compounded by three yellow cards (including two in the first 34 minutes), exposed gaps that Egypt exploited. Egypt's attacking efficiency was evident, with three goals from three different players, highlighting their depth and clinical finishing. New Zealand's limited shot accuracy (5 on target from 11 attempts) contrasted sharply with Egypt's 7 on target from 19 shots, underscoring their struggles to convert possession into clear chances.