CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains. The two sides are scheduled to meet on Monday in Vancouver, Canada in Group G with Egypt on one point after their draw against Uruguay, and New Zealand also on a single point after their 2-2 draw with Iran. A victory for Egypt would bring several historical landmarks: first, it would be their first World Cup win in 92 years, and second, it would secure their place in the knockout stages for the first time in their history.

June 19 : 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…

Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history.The…