The Egypt national football team faces New Zealand in the second round of the group stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026, aiming to win three crucial points to enhance their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. The national team is led by Hossam Hassan, who seeks to continue his strong performances in the World Cup. The seventh group saw the four teams tied in points after the first round matches ended in a draw. New Zealand and Iran topped the standings with a goal difference, while Belgium came in third and Egypt fourth, despite all teams having one point, leaving the competition open for the two qualifying tickets. The Egyptian team's delegation arrived in Vancouver, Canada, to prepare for the match against New Zealand. The Egyptian team started its campaign with a positive draw against Belgium with a score of 1-1, in the match that took place in the opening round of the group. In contrast, the New Zealand team drew with its Iranian counterpart with a score of 2-2, with each team earning one point at the start of its World Cup campaign. The Egyptian team will meet New Zealand at 4 am on Monday, June 22, at a stadium in Vancouver, Canada. The International Football Association announced the appointment of Emirati referee Omar Al-Ali to manage the upcoming match between Egypt and New Zealand.