New Zealand vs. Egypt Prediction, Picks, Lineups for World Cup 2026 Today

New Zealand vs. Egypt could be one of the most entertaining games of the 2026 World Cup group stage, even with the match taking a backseat on FS1 for tonight's 9 p.m. ET kick-off.

Egypt and New Zealand earned tough draws against Belgium and Iran, respectively, in the opening round. Tonight’s foes are deadlocked with one point each in a group race that feels like a free-for-all, in light of Belgium’s deterioration since earning third place in the 2018 World Cup.

How is the PrizePicks counter treating this matchup? Below, we’ll break down our New Zealand vs. Egypt prediction and picks for tonight’s World Cup 2026 match, including the outright win, total goals, and player picks for PrizePicks.

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New Zealand vs. Egypt World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Sunday, June 21

How to watch New Zealand vs. Egypt: FS1 (English) / Telemundo & Peacock (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 9 p.m. ET

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Group: Group G

Egypt’s superstar winger Mohamed Salah is a major storyline headed into tonight's game.

He was destined for a solid tournament debut in the Pharaohs’ 1-1 draw on Monday. But tempers flared when Salah was subbed off in favor of the teenage forward Hamza Abdelkarim in the 76th minute on Matchday 1. Salah stalked to the boundary looking disgruntled, moving Egypt’s manager Hossam Hassan to tell Reuters, “We do not rely on a single player.”

Salah’s statistics reveal the reality of his slump, which looks to be even worse with the Egypt national team than with his former club Liverpool, which the 34-year-old has finally departed after nine seasons. Overlooking Salah’s assist versus Belgium, the Group G opener saw him involved in 5 fouls and 1 shot, not the attacking numbers that one could once count on from a Salah appearance.

Hassan’s implied critique of Salah could be a manager’s attempt to motivate the aging weapon. If Egypt is lucky with this group draw like many believe, the Pharaohs' upcoming bout is FIFA’s version of what NFL fans call a “get-well game.” This could be a chance for Salah and Egypt’s striker Omar Marmoush to lord supreme over an inferior side. With tonight’s favorite and underdog still looking for their first World Cup victories, Hassan is hoping to light a fire under his captain and produce a well-timed watershed win.

PrizePicks is offering the perfect chance to make your predictions for the veteran's performance tonight, as Salah's pass attempts projection has been Discounted from 25.5 to 17.5 for a limited time.

If New Zealand’s back line is tested, how will the All Whites hold up?

Goalkeeper Max Crocombe comes off a season of 23 appearances for Millwall’s outstanding side, although his national-team experience has been limited for a GK who joined the senior squad in 2015. Crocombe can’t be pinned for Iran’s wide-open header to equalize Monday’s opener, but Michael Boxall’s corps of defenders can shoulder the blame.

New Zealand vs. Egypt: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Sunday, June 21

Egypt goes into today’s match as a substantial favorite worthy of a UEFA side against an Oceania representative, returning 1.56x payout on an outright win, via PrizePicks Team Picks. 

New Zealand, still hoping to earn respect at the FIFA level, offers 5x payout on an upset win.

Here are the full payouts for the New Zealand vs. Egypt match on PrizePicks.

• Winner Payout: New Zealand – 5x | Tie – 3.7x | Egypt – 1.53x‍
• Spread: Egypt - 1.5 (2.56x) ‍
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over 2x | Under 1.75x)‍
• Both Teams to Score: Yes 2.04x | No 1.72x

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect more likely outcomes. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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New Zealand vs. Egypt Prediction on Spread for World Cup 2026 

Before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks, take note of key trends, stats, and player news for New Zealand vs. Egypt, who are first-time World Cup opponents vying to win the weekend’s final bout.

MF Elijah Just’s emergence for New Zealand makes the utility man a threat to distract Egypt’s midfielders and take precious possession time away from the Pharaohs. That’s the dilemma facing PrizePicks users as they ponder Egypt’s spread of 1.5 goals.

New Zealand’s porous back line is paired with quality that pales in comparison to the Gala's other defensively challenged teams, such as England and Japan, a possible recipe for losing to spreads often. New Zealand was blanked in both of its pre-tournament friendlies.

Salah can dribble circles around Just, if only Egypt gains control of the football. With the sides sporting nearly identical 4-2-3-1 formations, Egypt’s central attacking midfielder Emam Ashour will come into full focus against New Zealand.

Thankfully for Pharaohs supporters, Ashour’s tally against Belgium was backed up by a dynamic overall performance. Ashour led the Egyptians with 51 passes and 94% accuracy, while making 13 offers to receive in behind. Egypt should get its turns on the attack.

When a 2026 World Cup underdog finally cracks, it collapses, as shown by the Ivory Coast’s failure to gain even a point from Germany in Saturday’s tense upset bid. Egypt’s takers have to stay patient watching a team with psychological hurdles to overcome. New Zealand striker Chris Wood, who scored 3 times in qualifiers, will have to break through sterner resistance to give the All Whites any breathing room.

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New Zealand vs. Egypt Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Sunday, June 21

Check out the projected New Zealand vs. Egypt lineups for tonight's FIFA World Cup group stage match. Projected lineups are not official, and are based on historical data.

New Zealand Lineup vs. Egypt Tonight

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Max Crocombe
• Defense: Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace
• Midfield: Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic
• Wing and Attacking Midfield: Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just
• Striker: Chris Wood

New Zealand midfielder Matt Garbett remains out with a hamstring injury.

Egypt Lineup vs. New Zealand Tonight

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
• Defense: Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdi Fathi, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
• Midfield: Marwan Ateya, Mohanad Lasheen
• Wing and Attacking Midfield: Mostafa Ziko, Emam Ashour, Mohamed Salah
• Striker: Omar Marmoush

New Zealand vs. Egypt Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: 6/21/26

Here are the top New Zealand vs. Egypt player picks to target on PrizePicks for Sunday, June 21. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by the attackers Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush of Egypt, alongside New Zealand’s swift winger Elijah Just, who bagged a brace in the All Whites’ opener. 

Egypt RW Mohamed Salah vs. New Zealand

Mohamed Salah Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goals (Demon), 0.5 Fouls (Goblin), 3 Crosses (Demon)

• Salah recorded 17 receptions between midfield and defensive lines against Belgium.
• He assisted on midfielder Emam Ashour’s goal for Egypt but recorded only 1 shot attempt. 
• Salah committed 2 fouls and suffered 3 fouls in Egypt’s physical opening match.
• By contrast, the winger was involved in just 2 fouls in the 2018 World Cup.

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Egypt FW Omar Marmoush vs. New Zealand

Omar Marmoush Projections via PrizePicks: 3 Shots, 18.5 Passes Attempted, 1.5 Fouls Drawn (Goblin)

• Marmoush struck 5 attempted shots on Matchday 1, but none reached the target.
• Marmoush is projected to stay in a striker’s role at the front of Egypt’s shape.
• Speculators were let down that Marmoush only drew a single foul against Belgium’s chippy side, given that he generated 21 free kicks for Manchester City in limited action last season.
• Marmoush has only 3 yellow cards and no red cards in 51 national team appearances, making his relatively clean collisions into a set-piece engine for Egypt, rather than a discipline concern.

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New Zealand MF Elijah Just vs. Egypt

Elijah Just Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goals (Demon), 21.5 Passes Attempted, 0.5 Clearances (Goblin)

• Just is a utility player capable of performing for New Zealand in midfield or on either wing.
• The veteran of 45 national-team apps scored a brace on 2 shot attempts in his first World Cup appearance.
• Just’s “Demon” label for 0.5 goals scored against Egypt is a reflection of the Pharaohs' strong defending, not a sign that the PrizePicks community isn’t noticing Just’s remarkable quality.
• To wit, Just boasts a solid forecast of More/Less 21.5 passes attempted following his magnificent debut in World Cup 2026. Just volleyed 28 passes in the All Whites’ 2-2 draw against Iraq.

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