The Egypt national football team suffered an early blow in their match against New Zealand after Hamdi Fathi, a key player in the team's lineup, was injured. Hamdi Fathi suffered a serious injury in the 40th minute of the first half, prompting the medical team to quickly signal for his replacement to prevent further injury. The technical staff decided to bring in experienced defender Rami Rabia as a substitute for Hamdi Fathi. Rami Rabia will have to take on a big responsibility in organizing the defense alongside his teammates to counter the quick counter-attacks of the New Zealand team. The Egyptian and Arab fans are waiting for the official announcement from the medical team after the end of the match to reveal the extent of Hamdi Fathi's injury and the expected period of absence for the player. Hamdi Fathi is one of the most important elements of the team, as he has a high ability to defend and build the game from the back. The Egyptian team is looking to organize their ranks and come back in the score after receiving an early goal. The match is part of the second round of the seventh group of the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptian team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is one of the qualified teams for the global tournament.