Egypt vs New Zealand Match Date in World Cup 2026 and Broadcast Channels
Find out the date of Egypt vs New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, match time, broadcast channels, and Group standings before the second round
By: Hossam Hassan
A Highly Anticipated Match for Egypt
Football fans, especially supporters of the Egyptian national team, are eagerly awaiting the upcoming clash between Egypt and New Zealand in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Egypt enters the match after a strong 1–1 draw against Belgium in their opening game, delivering a solid performance in their World Cup campaign.
Match Date: Egypt vs New Zealand
The Egypt vs New Zealand match will take place early on Monday, June 22, as part of the second round of the group stage.
Kick-off Time
- 4:00 AM Cairo and Mecca time - 5:00 AM Abu Dhabi time - 2:00 AM Maghreb countries time
Broadcast Channels
The match will be broadcast exclusively on beIN Sports, the official rights holder for the 2026 World Cup in the Middle East and North Africa.
Egypt National Team Preparations
Egypt continues its intensive preparations for the New Zealand match, training at Gonzaga University Stadium in Spokane, USA.
Training Schedule
The team’s training session takes place at 6:00 PM Spokane time, which corresponds to 4:00 AM Cairo time, as part of the final preparations.
Group Standings – World Cup 2026
Group Seven remains tightly balanced after the first round, with all teams level on points:
1st Place
Egypt – 1 point
2nd Place
Iran – 1 point
3rd Place
Belgium – 1 point
4th Place
New Zealand – 1 point
Importance of the Match for Egypt
The match is crucial for Egypt as they aim to secure their first win of the tournament to strengthen their chances of advancing to the next stage amid strong competition.
Conclusion
All eyes are on this decisive encounter, which could significantly shape the group standings, with high hopes from fans for a positive result.
When is the Egypt vs New Zealand match?
On Monday, June 22 at 4:00 AM Cairo time.
Which channel will broadcast the match?
beIN Sports is the exclusive broadcaster.
What was Egypt’s first match result?
Egypt drew 1–1 with Belgium.
What is Egypt’s group standing?
All teams are level with 1 point after the first round.
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