Egypt face New Zealand in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Vancouver Stadium on June 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Vancouver Stadium
- TV Channels: FS1, Telemundo
How to Watch Egypt vs. New Zealand on June 21, 2026
You can watch New Zealand take on Egypt live with DIRECTV on FS1, Telemundo on June 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
Egypt (0-1-0) vs. New Zealand (0-1-0) — Group G Match Preview
Egypt and New Zealand both arrive in Vancouver having drawn their Group G openers, leaving each side with a single point and plenty riding on this second match.
Egypt is back at a World Cup for the first time since 2018 after topping CAF Group A behind a brilliant Mohamed Salah campaign, while New Zealand is making a third appearance and a first since 2010, having reached this tournament through the first-ever guaranteed OFC direct berth.
Salah, the talisman and qualifying driving force, scored 7 goals and added 7 assists with 68 shots across 23 starts in the Premier League this season, and he gives Egypt the most decisive attacking edge on the pitch. New Zealand lean on captain Chris Wood, their record scorer and most-capped player, who netted 3 goals from 23 shots in 11 league starts at Nottingham Forest. Midfielder Matt Garbett offers another route forward after a productive club campaign of 3 goals and 2 assists across 24 starts in EFL League One.
Recent form tilts toward Egypt, who beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and held Spain to a 0-0 draw earlier this year, while New Zealand have been uneven heading in. With both sides on one point, a win here would be a significant step toward the knockout rounds in Group G.
National TV
FS1, Telemundo
What Time is the New Zealand vs. Egypt Match on June 21, 2026?
The Egypt vs. New Zealand match starts at 9:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Egypt vs. New Zealand?
You can watch Egypt vs. New Zealand on FS1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Egypt vs. New Zealand
Egypt
Mohamed Salah — Winger. The talisman and qualifying driving force for Egypt, Salah produced 7 goals and 7 assists in 23 Premier League starts for Liverpool this season. His 68 shots underline the volume he generates, and he carries the bulk of Egypt’s threat from the right flank.
Omar Marmoush — Forward. A dynamic forward at Manchester City, Marmoush registered 3 goals and 3 assists from 30 shots across 8 league starts this season. He gives Egypt a second mobile attacking option who can stretch defenses and combine with Salah.
Mohamed Elneny — Midfielder. The experienced midfield anchor brings tournament savvy and ball-winning to the center of the park. His role is to shield the back line and recycle possession, freeing Egypt’s forwards to push higher up the pitch.
New Zealand
Chris Wood — Striker. New Zealand’s captain, record scorer and most-capped player, Wood scored 3 goals from 23 shots in 11 league starts for Nottingham Forest this season. As the focal point of the attack, he is the player most likely to convert any chances created.
Matt Garbett — Midfielder. A central midfielder coming off 3 goals and 2 assists across 24 starts in EFL League One at Peterborough, Garbett supplies both energy and a goal threat from deeper areas. His 52 shots this season show a willingness to arrive late in the box.
Liberato Cacace — Left-back. An attacking fullback for Wrexham who made 8 league starts in the EFL Championship this season, Cacace provides width and overlapping runs down the left. His ability to join the attack will be central to how New Zealand build wide.
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