The Egypt national football team will play its second match in the seventh group of the FIFA World Cup 2026, when it meets its counterpart New Zealand on June 22. The Egyptian team is seeking to achieve its first win in the history of its participation in the World Cup. A win for the Egyptian team over New Zealand would give them 4 points and a step forward in the next round. The Egyptian team drew with its counterpart Belgium 1-1 in the first round, earning the Pharaohs their first point in the group stage. Imam Ashour scored the opening goal for the Egyptian team, and Mohamed Hani equalized with an own goal for Belgium. In contrast, the match between Iran and New Zealand ended in a 2-2 draw. This match is crucial for the Egyptian team to achieve their first win in the history of their participation in the World Cup. The Egyptian team will play this match with all their might to achieve the win and reach the next round. This match is a golden opportunity for the Egyptian team to achieve their first win in the history of their participation in the World Cup.