Egypt predicted lineup and team news vs New Zealand

Egypt will face New Zealand in their second-round clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver on Monday. Both sides are aiming to secure their first win of the tournament.

Egypt comes into the match in solid form, having registered two wins, two draws, and one loss in their previous five games. They ended their pre-tournament preparations with a 1-0 victory over Russia and a close 2-1 defeat to Brazil. In their opening World Cup match, they produced an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium. Emam Ashour scored their goal before an unfortunate own goal allowed Belgium to equalize.

Egypt team news

The Pharaohs also have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of this match. Manager Hossam Hassan addressed recent speculation about team issues after substituting Mohamed Salah in the previous game.

Salah is set to return to the starting lineup in his usual attacking role on the wing. Young Barcelona B forward Hamza Abdelkarim is expected to feature from the bench after making a strong impression in the first match.

In goal, Mostafa Shobeir is likely to keep his place ahead of experienced goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. Egypt has a fully available squad, giving Hassan flexibility to make tactical adjustments during the game.

With both teams fully fit and eager to claim three points, this match promises to be a competitive encounter.