Group G · Match 40 · Jun 21, 2026
New Zealand VS Egypt
- Stage
- Group G
- Date
- Capacity
- 55K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sun, Jun 21, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sun, Jun 21, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Sun, Jun 21, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 AM
The teams
🇳🇿
FIFA rank#85
CoachDarren Bazeley
CaptainChris Wood
Formation4-4-2
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇪🇬
FIFA rank#29
CoachHossam Hassan
CaptainMohamed Salah
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
Venue: BC Place
FIFA tournament name Vancouver Stadium — capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Vancouver.
Transit on match day
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, mild — 13-22°C, retractable roof handles any weather
Airports
Vancouver International (YVR)
Where to stay
Yaletown, Gastown, Granville Island
Full travel guide: Vancouver World Cup 2026 host city →
Group G standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 |
Other Group G fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group G Jun 15 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Iran vs New Zealand
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group G Jun 21 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Iran
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Egypt vs Iran
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group H 16:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group G 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Belgium vs Iran
Group H 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Other matches at BC Place
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group D Jun 13 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Australia vs Türkiye
Group B Jun 18 · 22:00 UTC
Canada vs Qatar
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Switzerland vs Canada
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium
R32 Jul 2 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team
New Zealand vs Egypt — FAQ
When is New Zealand vs Egypt kicking off?
June 21, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (BC Place local time depends on the city).
Where is New Zealand vs Egypt being played?
BC Place (FIFA tournament name: Vancouver Stadium) in Vancouver. Capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group G fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch New Zealand's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Sky Sport NZ · TVNZ is the primary broadcaster in New Zealand.
How do I get to BC Place on match day?
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
Who else is in Group G?
Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sun, Jun 21, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sun, Jun 21, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Sun, Jun 21, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 AM