Final Result
Egypt came from behind for a historic 3-1 win
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place Stadium on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Finn Surman gave New Zealand a first-half lead, but Egypt answered after halftime through Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet.
The result was Egypt's first-ever FIFA World Cup win. New Zealand later lost 5-1 to Belgium and finished fourth in Group G with one point.
Scorers
- New Zealand: Finn Surman (15')
- Egypt: Mostafa Zico (58'), Mohamed Salah (67'), Trezeguet (82')
Match Details
- Final score: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group G
- Venue: BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Team Information
🇳🇿 New Zealand (All Whites)
- FIFA Ranking: #85 (as of April 2026)
- Confederation: OFC (Oceania)
- World Cup Appearances: 3 (1982, 2010, 2026)
- Best Result: Group Stage (drew all 3 games in 2010)
- Star Players: Chris Wood, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell
New Zealand returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2010. The All Whites led Egypt through Finn Surman's first-half goal, but left BC Place with a 3-1 defeat and one point from two Group G matches.
🇪🇬 Egypt (The Pharaohs)
- FIFA Ranking: #29 (as of April 2026)
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- World Cup Appearances: 4 (1934, 1990, 2018, 2026)
- Best Result: Group Stage
- Star Players: Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Elneny, Omar Marmoush
Egypt earned a historic first FIFA World Cup win in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal, with Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet also scoring in the second half.
Head-to-Head Record
Egypt won the first World Cup meeting between these nations, defeating New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place on June 21, 2026.
Weather in Vancouver - June 21
The match was played on a late-June evening at BC Place, with the retractable-roof stadium providing comfortable conditions for supporters.
Temperature
Average High: 19°C (66°F)
Average Low: 13°C (55°F)
Conditions
Long sunny days - sunset around 9:20 PM
What to Wear
Light summer clothing. Bring a light layer for the evening.
All Vancouver 2026 Matches at BC Place
BC Place Stadium will host 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here is the complete schedule:
| Date | Match | Teams | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Match 6 | Australia 2-0 Türkiye | Group D - Final |
| June 18 | Match 27 | Canada 6-0 Qatar | Group B - Final |
| June 21 | Match 40 | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt | Group G - Final |
| June 24 | Match 51 | Switzerland 2-1 Canada | Group B - Final |
| June 26 | Match 64 | New Zealand 1-5 Belgium | Group G - Final |
| July 2 | Match 85 | Switzerland 2-0 Algeria | Round of 32 - Final |
| July 7 | Match 96 | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens) | Round of 16 - Final |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the New Zealand vs Egypt final score?
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in Group G Match 40 at BC Place Stadium.
Who scored for Egypt?
Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet scored for Egypt.
Who scored for New Zealand?
Finn Surman scored New Zealand's goal in the 15th minute.
Why was Egypt's win historic?
It was Egypt's first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup.
What did the result mean for Group G?
Egypt moved to four points and eventually finished second in Group G. New Zealand finished fourth after a later 5-1 loss to Belgium.
What happened in New Zealand's next match?
New Zealand lost 5-1 to Belgium at BC Place on June 26 and was eliminated from the tournament.