Get the official New Zealand vs Egypt confirmed lineups, team news, and betting odds. Read our prediction and bet builder tips for this World Cup clash.
New Zealand vs Egypt Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 22 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 02:00 UK time |
Venue | BC Place Vancouver |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between New Zealand and Egypt have been confirmed.
New Zealand Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Max Crocombe, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Finn Surman, Tim Payne, Sarpreet Singh, Callum McCowatt, Elijah Just, Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic, Chris Wood
Substitutes: Lachlan Bayliss, Logan Rogerson, Michael Woud, Kosta Barbarouses, Jesse Randall, Tyler Bindon, Nando Pijnaker, Francis de Vries, Tommy Smith, Ryan Thomas, Ben Old, Alex Paulsen, Alex Rufer, Callan Elliot, Ben Waine
Egypt Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Hany, Hamdi Fathy, Ahmed Fatouh, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohanad Lasheen, Mostafa Zico, Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush
Substitutes: Mohamed Alaa, El Mahdy Soliman, Zizo, Hamza Abdelkarim, Mohamed El Shenawy, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, Tarek Alaa, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez, Nabil Emad Dunga
New Zealand vs Egypt Immediate Reaction
New Zealand
New Zealand have set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Chris Wood leading the line as the lone striker. He is supported by an attacking midfield trio of Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, and Elijah Just. In midfield, Joe Bell and Marko Stamenic anchor the team, while Michael Boxall and Finn Surman start in central defence ahead of goalkeeper Max Crocombe.
Egypt
Egypt also line up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with Omar Marmoush spearheading the attack. Superstar Mohamed Salah operates in the central playmaker role, flanked by Mostafa Zico and Emam Ashour in wide areas. Mohanad Lasheen and Marwan Attia form the double pivot in midfield, protecting a back four of Mohamed Hany, Hamdi Fathy, Yasser Ibrahim, and Ahmed Fatouh, with Mostafa Shobeir starting in goal.
New Zealand vs Egypt Reactive Bet Builder
This custom bet builder focuses on New Zealand to claim a victory and find some joy in attack by scoring over 1.5 goals. Additionally, the bet builder features Egypt's key talisman Mohamed Salah to register at least one shot on target, alongside defender Hossam Abdelmaguid to be shown a card should he be introduced from the substitutes' bench.
New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both lineups officially confirmed, Egypt enter this World Cup match as the favourites to claim all three points. The presence of Mohamed Salah in the creative midfield role, paired with Omar Marmoush upfront, gives the Pharaohs a potent attacking threat. Although New Zealand will look to utilize Chris Wood's aerial ability and physical presence to disrupt the Egyptian backline, the visitors' superior depth and quality in key areas should prove decisive in a competitive encounter.
Score Prediction: New Zealand 1-2 Egypt
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