New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in their opener and lost to Egypt 1-3 in their second match, with midfielder Elijah Just scoring twice across the two matches. Belgium drew 1-1 with

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his New Zealand vs. Egypt best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Sunday

New Zealand defender Finn Surman made a surprise appearance on the score sheet, burying the opening goal in his team’s 3-1 World Cup loss to Egypt on Sunday night. The loss puts New Zealand at the bottom of the group with just one point,

Veteran striker Chris Wood assisted both of New Zealand’s goals in its 2-2 draw against Iran to open the 2026 World Cup. Wood, 34, may be New Zealand’s most-capped player of all time, but that doesn’t mean he needs the spotlight.

Hossam Abdelmaguid suffered a shocking blow in the final minutes of Egypt vs. New Zealand, on the second matchday of the World Cup group stage. It happened during an aerial challenge for the ball, when the opponent headed it and the ball ricocheted into his face,