New Zealand, featuring the MLS duo of Michael Boxall and Finn Surman, continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Sunday with a vital Group G clash against Egypt.
How to watch & stream
- English: FS1
- Spanish: Telemundo, Peacock
When
- Sunday, June 21 | 9 pm ET/6 pm ET
Where
- Vancouver Stadium | Vancouver, British Columbia
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 nations, runs from June 11 until July 19. The tournament is held in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The top two teams from each group and the top eight third-place finishers advance to the knockout phase (Round of 32).
- FIFA World Ranking: 85
- Confederation: OFC (Oceania)
- Opening match: 2-2 draw vs. Iran
Boxall (Minnesota United FC) and Surman (Portland Timbers) started and went the full 90 minutes in central defense as New Zealand opened Group G play with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Iran.
Elijah Just netted a brace for the All Whites, but Team Melli responded twice via Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi to split the points at Los Angeles Stadium.
In search of a first-ever World Cup victory at their third tournament, New Zealand could also practically secure qualification to the knockout stages for the first time with a historic result against Egypt in Vancouver.
Boxall, Surman and Co. will close out the group stage on June 26 against Belgium.
- FIFA World Ranking: 29
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Opening match: 1-1 draw vs. Belgium
Playing in their fourth World Cup, Egypt are also eyeing a first-ever tournament win.
The Pharaohs came close in their Group G opener, but settled for a 1-1 draw with Belgium after Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku forced a Mohamed Hany own goal midway through the second half to cancel out Emam Ashour's 20th-minute opener.
Led by outgoing Liverpool FC legend Mohamed Salah, Egypt will finish participation in Group G by facing Iran on June 26.
