The Egypt national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, will face New Zealand in the second round of the seventh group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match between Egypt and New Zealand is crucial for the Pharaohs' journey in the World Cup, as a win would bring Egypt one step closer to qualifying for the second round for the first time in their history. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Ali, director of the coaches' department at the Egyptian Football Association, has tasked the coaches participating in the A10 coaching license course with closely following the Egypt-New Zealand match and preparing a comprehensive and detailed technical report on it. The training course is being held at the National Teams Center in the Sixth of October City, with the participation of 25 coaches from the national cadres. The course is being held in coordination with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and will last for six months, starting from June 20, 2026, and ending on December 20, 2026. The Egypt national football team drew with Belgium 1-1 in their first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA. Egypt scored the first goal through Imad Ashour in the 20th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. Belgium equalized in the 66th minute through an own goal by Mohamed Hany. The match between Egypt and New Zealand will be played on Sunday, June 21, at 9:00 PM Vancouver time, which is equivalent to 4:00 AM Cairo time on Monday, June 22. The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports channels, specifically on beIN SPORTS MAX 1, as well as on the beIN CONNECT and TOD apps, with subscription to the designated packages.