FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction: New Zealand vs Egypt (22-06-2026)

New Zealand and Egypt meet in the second round of the FIFA World Cup with both teams looking to build on contrasting opening performances.

New Zealand earned a respectable 2-2 draw against Iran, while Egypt surprised many observers by holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw despite entering the match as clear underdogs.

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New Zealand’s draw against Iran was a positive result on paper, but it also highlighted some familiar defensive concerns.

The Oceania side conceded twice and have now allowed two or more goals in six of their last nine matches.

During that stretch they shipped four against Haiti, three against Australia, two against Finland, two against Colombia, two against Ecuador and two against Iran.

Egypt’s draw against Belgium was one of the surprises of the first round, and it followed earlier victories over Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast, Benin and Russia.

They have scored at least two goals in four of their last six victories.

Egypt are currently ranked 29th in the FIFA standings, while New Zealand sit 85th.

Egypt have recently faced Belgium, Brazil, Spain and Senegal, while New Zealand’s schedule included Haiti, Finland and Chile.

New Zealand deserve credit for taking a point from Iran, but their defensive record remains difficult to ignore.

Egypt scored against Belgium in their opening match and now face a New Zealand side that has conceded multiple goals on a regular basis over the past year.

Against a defence that has regularly conceded multiple goals, Egypt have a strong opportunity to score at least twice.