New Zealand vs Egypt Key Stats: FIFA World Cup 2026
by Trystan Pugh ·
Below you can find key stats for New Zealand vs Egypt. From historical trends to player milestones, we have you covered for every match at FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada & Mexico!
- Egypt won 1-0 in the last two encounters between the two countries, most recently in the 2024 FIFA Series. Their only other meeting was a 1-1 draw in a friendly match in July 1999 in Mexico City.
- Both teams are seeking their first victory at the FIFA World Cup; New Zealand have drawn four and lost three of their seven matches, while Egypt’s record is three draws and five defeats from eight matches.
- This is New Zealand’s first FIFA World Cup match against an African team.
- New Zealand have drawn their last four FIFA World Cup matches.
- Only one of New Zealand’s previous seven FIFA World Cup matches finished goalless.
- At 37 years and 301 days against IR Iran, New Zealand’s Michael Boxall became the oldest OFC player to make an appearance at the global bonanza.
- The point against Belgium was Egypt’s first positive result at the FIFA World Cup since a 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland in 1990.
- Only one of Egypt’s previous eight FIFA World Cup matches finished goalless.
- Egypt have opened the scoring in their last two FIFA World Cup matches.
- Egypt have never been losing at half-time in a FIFA World Cup match.
