The All Whites' second opponents at the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be crucial ones.
Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupNZ Herald10 Jun, 2026 11:01 PM5 mins to readEgypt face the All Whites on June 22.Egypt face the All Whites on June 22.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The All Whites’ second opponents at the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be crucial ones. Depending on the result of the opening game against Iran, New Zealand will be either chasing the pack or looking to secure a spot in the knockout round for the first time.
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