Preview
Scene-setter
New Zealand face Egypt in matchday two of Group G at BC Place, Vancouver on 22 Jun 2026 (kickoff 01:00 UK).
Title chance
The model rates New Zealand's tournament title chance at 0.5%, Egypt's at 1.4%. A clear strength advantage on paper for Egypt.
Squad snapshot
New Zealand's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/9/9/5 split). 6 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Chris Wood (90 caps).
Egypt's squad is still provisional (27-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.
What's not yet rendered
What's not yet rendered:
- Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
- Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
- Group standings (added once first group results land)
- Egypt final squad (27-man preliminary squad)