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Sports · 21 June 2026

New Zealand, Egypt chase first World Cup win

New Zealand, Egypt chase first World Cup win

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New Zealand and Egypt both drew their opening World Cup games, making their upcoming match crucial for group progression. New Zealand, the lowest-ranked team, drew 2-2 with Iran and now play Egypt in Vancouver on 22 June. Egypt, with star Mohamed Salah, has never progressed beyond the group stage in a World Cup.

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