New Zealand and Egypt are set to clash for the first time at a World Cup in this Group G encounter at BC Place Vancouver.
Group G
Monday, 22 June | BC Place Vancouver
Kick-off time
09:00 (GMT+8)
The match
The All Whites and the Pharaohs will meet for the first time at a FIFA World Cup when they clash in their second Group G outing at BC Place Vancouver. New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in their first group match and will targeting three points against Egypt. Likewise, the Pharaohs will be hoping to secure three points after their draw against Belgium in their opening match. Neither side can be eliminated or secure qualification for the knockout stage in this fixture.
New Zealand possible starting XI
Crocombe; Payne, Bindon, Surman, Cacace; Stamenic, Bell; Just, Singh, McCowatt; Wood
Egypt possible starting XI
Shobeir; Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Fathy, Ahmed Fatouh; Marawan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen; Salah, Emam Ashour, Ziko; Marmoush
BC Place Vancouver
Now into its fifth decade of existence, BC Place Vancouver remains a jaw-dropping piece of architecture situated on the banks of the False Creek inlet.
The area – which has recently undergone renovations – is the home of MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps and the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) BC Lions, and has also occasionally hosted the Canada national team.
One of the most memorable matches at BC Place Vancouver came when the venue hosted the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™, where USA defeated defending champions Japan 5-2, thanks in no small part to a three-goal haul from Carli Lloyd inside the opening 15 minutes.