New Zealand vs Egypt - Match preview and team news

Date: Monday, 22nd June.

Kick-off: 2am BST.

Venue: BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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New Zealand team news

The All Whites enter their critical Group G match with a completely healthy roster. They have no fresh injuries or suspensions after their exciting opening draw against Iran.

Winger Elijah Just will keep his spot in the starting lineup. He is in great form after scoring two goals in the first match. Just will provide key attacking support to veteran striker and team captain Chris Wood up front.

The only major absence for the squad remains midfielder Matthew Garbett. He missed the tournament due to a serious pre-tournament hamstring injury and was replaced by Logan Rogerson.

Head coach Darren Bazeley is expected to field a very similar lineup to the one that secured a point in the opener. The team feels confident and ready to fight for a win in Vancouver.

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Egypt team news

The Pharaohs have a fully fit squad for their second group match following a tough draw against Belgium.

Manager Hossam Hassan quieted rumors of team drama after subbing out superstar Mohamed Salah in the last game.

Salah is confirmed to start in his usual attacking role on the wing. Young Barcelona B forward Hamza Abdelkarim will likely get minutes off the bench after a strong opening performance.

In goal, Mostafa Shobeir is expected to keep his starting spot over veteran keeper Mohamed El Shenawy. Egypt has no new injuries or discipline issues to worry about.

The team is focused and healthy as they look to grab three points. Hassan has his entire roster available to make tactical changes during this important World Cup match.

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Form

New Zealand

The All Whites show inconsistent form with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Before the tournament, they suffered a 4-0 loss to Haiti and a 1-0 defeat against England. However, they bounced back with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Iran in their World Cup opener. Elijah Just scored both goals in that game. The team is still chasing its first-ever World Cup victory.

Egypt

The Pharaohs enter this match in steady form with two wins, two draws, and one loss over their last five games. They closed out their friendly schedule with a 1-0 win over Russia and a narrow 2-1 loss to Brazil. Egypt then earned a highly impressive 1-1 draw against European giants Belgium in their opening Group G game. Emam Ashour scored their lone goal before a tough own goal leveled the match.

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Predicted lineups

New Zealand: Crocombe; Payne, Surman, Boxall, Cacace; Bell, Stamenic; McCowatt, Singh, Just; Wood

Egypt: Shobeir; Hany, Ibrahim, Fathy, Fatouh; Attia, Lasheen; Salah, Ashour, Ziko; Marmoush

How to watch New Zealand vs Egypt?

In the United Kingdom, you can watch the New Zealand vs Egypt FIFA World Cup match live on ITV.

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