Egypt predicted lineup vs New Zealand for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Egypt and New Zealand will meet on June 22 IST.

Egypt will play New Zealand in their second Group G fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026, hoping to continue their scoring run after the opener against Belgium. Belgium were kept to a standstill by the Pharaohs as they stayed in the hunt for a place in the knockouts.

The result against Belgium revealed Egypt‘s defensive organisation and their ability to play against higher-ranked teams. The last four games among the four teams in Group G have been decided by a few points, and the match could be pivotal in the qualification battle.

Head coach Hossam Hassan will likely stick with the side that faced Belgium, retaining the majority of players. Several experienced internationals are also expected to stay in their key roles as Egypt go for their first win in the tournament.

Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush are likely to be in front again, with Emam Ashour and Marwan Ateya set to be midfielders. Egypt are expected to continue with a balanced setup as they prepare for the challenge posed by New Zealand.

Egypt team news ahead of FIFA World Cup clash against New Zealand

Based on the predicted lineup, Egypt are likely to play a 4-2-3-1 lineup.

Mostafa Shobeir is likely to be their goalkeeper. Mohamed Hany and Ahmed Fotouh will look to be the two full-backs, with Yasser Ibrahim and Hamdi Fathy joining them in the centre of the defence.

Midfielders Marwan Ateya and Mohanad Lasheen will probably take possession in the midfield and defensive positions. They could be key to attacking and protecting the back line.

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Forward, Emam Ashour will likely be in an attacking midfield role. Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Zico will probably be deployed to the right and left flanks, respectively, to threaten and open up the attacking third.

Omar Marmoush is expected to be the main striker, leading the line. The forward is one of Egypt’s primary attacking assets and will probably be the focal point of their attack against New Zealand.

Egypt predicted XI vs New Zealand

Egypt predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdi Fathy, Ahmed Fotouh, Marwan Ateya, Mohanad Lasheen, Mohamed Salah, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Zico, Omar Marmoush.

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