Forecast vs result · Group G · Matchday 2
Egypt vs New Zealand
2026-06-21
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Pre-match forecast
Egypt win
61.0%
Draw
29.2%
New Zealand win
9.8%
Egypt
1.29
expected
goals
goals
New Zealand
0.46
Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
Egypt
9Omar MarmoushScored two crucial goals with clinical finishing, putting Egypt back in the lead twice.
Omar Marmoush
Scored two crucial goals with clinical finishing, putting Egypt back in the lead twice.
9Mohamed SalahDelivered a standout offensive display with a powerful long-range goal and a composed penalty conversion.
2goals▼
Mohamed Salah
Delivered a standout offensive display with a powerful long-range goal and a composed penalty conversion.
2goals
Match timeline
New Zealand
Match observations
- This was a high-scoring and dynamic encounter, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
- Egypt established an early lead with two well-taken goals, but New Zealand displayed resilience to draw level.
- The match featured several momentum swings, keeping the contest exciting until Egypt ultimately secured the victory.