Egypt faces New Zealand in World Cup match aiming for historic victory
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Egypt prepares for a crucial World Cup match against New Zealand on June 21 in Vancouver, seeking its first-ever win in the tournament's history. Ranked 28th, the Pharaohs have a strong chance to advance to the knockout round after a 1-1 draw with Belgium, which marked their first World Cup point since 1990. Coach Hossam Hassan emphasizes the significance of the match, linking Egypt's performance to a larger rise in African football. The tournament is notable for featuring a record 10 African teams, all striving to prove their prowess on a global stage. Following this match, Egypt will face Iran in their final group stage game in Seattle.
- •Egypt aims for its first World Cup win against New Zealand.
- •The match is critical for advancing in the knockout stages.
- •Egypt holds a record of 1-1 against Belgium in their previous match.
- •This year features a record 10 African teams at the World Cup.
- •Hossam Hassan emphasizes the importance of representing African football.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
"History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup win against the No. 83 All Whites, they also would be in strong position to make the knockout round. The match “is everything in our world for the moment,” Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Saturday in comments translated from Arabic.
"Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time.The victory puts Egypt top of Group G on four points and needing just a draw against Iran in Seattle on Friday to move into the last 32.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:20 AMEgypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time.The victory puts Egypt top of Group G on four points and needing just a draw against Iran in Seattle on Friday to move into the last 32.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:35 PMEgypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup win against the No. 83 All Whites, they also would be in strong position to make the knockout round. The match “is everything in our world for the moment,” Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Saturday in comments translated from Arabic.
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