New Zealand and Egypt both came close to securing their first World Cup wins when they drew their opening games at the 2026 tournament, and the two sides ​meet on Sunday knowing victory would leave them with one foot in the ‌knockout stage.

Mohammad Mohebi's goal celebration during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand has sparked widespread debate, with many interpreting the gesture as a political statement. The midfielder's actions,

"We're creating chances and no one means to drop them, but we've dropped a lot," Melie Kerr says after New Zealand's tally of missed chances rises to nine after two games

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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when New Zealand and Egypt meet on June 21 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Midfielder Matt Garbett was ruled out of New Zealand’s squad at the World Cup on Monday, hours before the team's opening game against Iran. New Zealand Football posted a statement on social media saying Garbett injured his hamstring in practice over the weekend.