New Zealand 1-3 Egypt Match Analysis | World Cup
Egypt defeated New Zealand 1-3 — World Cup. A scout analysis with xG, statistics, and player ratings.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt Match Analysis
Match summary
The match between New Zealand and Egypt ended 1-3 (World Cup
) — , June 22, 2026 01:00, at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver.Referee: Omar Mohamed Al Ali
.Halftime score: 1–0; Full-time: 1-3
.
Expected goals 0.91 – 1.95; total shots 11 – 19, shots on target 5 – 7.
Egypt emerged victorious; however, the performance profile requires a close examination of positional quality, control of space, and individual contributions.
Key moments
15' — Surman (New Zealand), assist: Payne
58' — Abdelraouf (Egypt), assist: Hany
67' — Salah (Egypt), assist: Abdelraouf
82' — Trezeguet (Egypt), assist: Salah
17' — Lasheen (Egypt) received a yellow card
20' — Singh (New Zealand) received a yellow card
34' — McCowatt (New Zealand) received a yellow card
Statistical table
Egypt stood out in expected goals (xG) production (1.95 – 0.91). Egypt scored above their xG.
Comparative statistics table
Offensive analysis
Big chances: New Zealand 3 – 4 Egypt; missed: 2 – 3.
Key passes (New Zealand 8 – 16 Egypt) and passes in the final third (— – —) determined where the attacks broke down.
Shot quality (xG per shot): New Zealand 0.08 – 0.10 Egypt.
Defensive analysis
Defensive actions: New Zealand 12 tackles, 5 interceptions, 22 clearances; Egypt 16, 6, and 37.
Duels won: New Zealand %44 – %56 Egypt; aerial duels won 17 – 20.
Goalkeeper duelCrocombe
(New Zealand): 4 saves, 3 goals conceded, 18 accurate passes, %57 save rate, rating 6.47.Shobeir
(Egypt): 4 saves, 1 goal conceded, 12 accurate passes, %80 save rate, rating 7.91.
Statistical leadersExpected Goals (xG):
Abdelraouf (Egypt) — 0.48; Ashour (Egypt) — 0.47Key Passes:
Salah (Egypt) — 5; Stamenić (New Zealand) — 3Successful Dribbles:
Salah (Egypt) — 2; Marmoush (Egypt) — 2Interventions:
Lasheen (Egypt) — 5; Fatouh (Egypt) — 3Interceptions:
Stamenić (New Zealand) — 2; Ibrahim (Egypt) — 1Total Shots:
Salah (Egypt) — 5; Abdelraouf (Egypt) — 4
Player performancePlayer of the match: Salah (Egypt) stood out with a rating of 8.53
— Goal 1 · Assist 1 · xG 0.44 · KP 5 · Shots 5 · Dribbles 2 · IM 4.New Zealand — Key players:
Surman (7.15 — Goal 1 · xG 0.14 · Shots 1 · TK 1 · PA 1 · IM 2); Stamenić (7.02 — xG 0.08 · KP 3 · Shots 2 · Dribbles 1 · TK 1 · PA 2 · IM 3); Payne (6.76 — Assist 1 · KP 1 · TK 2 · IM 2); Cacace (6.70 — KP 2 · Dribbles 2 · TK 1 · PA 1 · IM 6); Bell (6.69 — xG 0.02 · KP 1 · Shots 1 · Dribbles 1 · TK 2 · PA 1 · IM 3).Egypt — Key players:
Salah (8.53 — Goal 1 · Assist 1 · xG 0.44 · KP 5 · Shots 5 · Dribbles 2 · IM 4); Abdelraouf (8.17 — Goal 1 · Assist 1 · xG 0.48 · KP 2 · Shots 4 · TK 2 · PA 1 · IM 4); Shobeir (7.91 — IM 5); Fatouh (7.49 — xG 0.07 · KP 1 · Shots 1 · Dribbles 1 · TK 3 · PA 1 · IM 6); Ateya (7.33 — KP 2).
Match phases
1 goal in the first half (1–0); 3 more goals added in the second half to make it 1–3.
1 goal came in the last 15 minutes (+ injury time); the closing phase of the match remained open.
Tactical notesNew Zealand lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Egypt also lined up in a 4-2-3-1
formation.
Egypt tried to control the rhythm of the game by holding the ball longer (%44 – %56).
Dribble volume: New Zealand 7 – 7 Egypt successful dribbles.
Impact on the standings
New Zealand is in 4th place in the standings (1 point, W/L 3/5, performance 0W-1L-1D, form: DL).
Egypt is in 1st place in the standings (4 points, W/L 4/2, performance 1W-1L-0D, form: DW).
Pressure and tempo
First half pressure index: New Zealand 12.0 – 7.6 Egypt.
Second half pressure index: New Zealand 1.7 – 35.5 Egypt.
The tempo changed after halftime: Egypt applied higher attacking pressure.
New Zealand's highest pressure: 17th minute (index 62.9)
Egypt's highest pressure: 64th minute (index 90.8)
Match average pressure index: New Zealand 8.9 – 18.9 Egypt.
Player substitutions
41' — Egypt: Fathy out, Rabia in
66' — New Zealand: McCowatt out, Old in
76' — Egypt: Abdelraouf out, Abdelkarim in
76' — New Zealand: Cacace out, Randall in
76' — New Zealand: Singh out, Thomas in
76' — Egypt: Marmoush out, Trezeguet in
85' — New Zealand: Just out, Vries in
85' — Egypt: Ashour out, Zizo in
85' — Egypt: Salah out, Abdelmaguid in
85' — New Zealand: Payne out, Bindon in
90+9' — Egypt: Abdelmaguid out, Abdelmonem in
Scout evaluation
Egypt deserved the victory in terms of chances (xG 1.95 – 0.91, more shots).
Analysis created with StatsLook match data.
