New Zealand and Egypt will face off this Monday at 1:00 AM GMT in a crucial Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations understand the importance of this match, as a victory would put the winner in a strong position to qualify for the Round of 32.
With everything still to play for in Group G, both coaches have named their strongest starting XIs.
New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley will start with M. Crocombe in goal behind a defense of T. Payne, F. Surman, M. Boxall and L. Cacace. J. Bell and M. Stamenic will anchor the midfield, while C. McCowatt, S. Singh and E. Just will support captain C. Wood in attack.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has selected M. Shobeir in goal. A. Abdoul-Fetouh, H. Fathy, Y. Ibrahim and M. Hany will form the back line, while M. Lasheen, M. Attia and E. Ashour take charge of midfield. Captain Mohamed Salah will lead the attack alongside M. Ziko and O. Marmoush as the Pharaohs chase a vital victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
