Match reportAI
Egypt dominated New Zealand in a convincing 3-1 victory at BC Place, securing qualification from Group G. Surman gave the hosts an early lead in the fifteenth minute, but Egypt's superior control proved decisive. Ziko leveled before Salah put Egypt ahead in the sixty-seventh minute with a commanding display that earned him player of the match honors, rating 8.7. Trezeguet sealed the result in the eighty-second minute. Egypt controlled possession at fifty-six percent and created more opportunities, registering nineteen shots to New Zealand's eleven. The All Whites' three offsides infractions highlighted their attacking struggles. With five points, Egypt has mathematically qualified from the group, while New Zealand's single point eliminates them from contention.




