Egypt Lineup vs New Zealand CONFIRMED: Salah and Marmoush In The Starting XI

Things are getting interesting in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Mohammed Salah's Egypt are all set to face Tim Payne's New Zealand in their respective second group stage game at BC Place, Vancouver.

Both teams are at a single point as of now, and are in desperate need of a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. The Egypt national football team are coming off a draw against Belgium, while New Zealand played a thrilling 2-2 encounter with Iran.

Hossam Hassan's side will be looking to make it to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a statement win, after missing out on the biggest footballing event completely in 2022 following a defeat in the penalty shootout to Senegal in the African qualifying playoffs.

They last played in the 2018 World Cup, but finished at the bottom of their group with three out of three losses. A better result this time around would be huge for the Pharaohs. This Egypt vs New Zealand match is a decider in many ways, as the losing side would find it harder than ever to qualify for the next stage, which increases the stakes even more.

Before the game commences, let's take a look at the Egypt national football team lineup vs New Zealand to have an idea of how Hassan has shaped his team up for this crucial matchup.

Egypt National Football Team Lineup vs New Zealand CONFIRMED

The Egypt national football team lineup vs New Zealand has been unchanged from their last game against Belgium. Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir starts in goal, with four defenders in front of him. Yasser Ibrahim and Hamdi Fathi are the centre-backs, Mohamed Hany and Ahmed Abou El Fotouh are the fullbacks designated for this game.

Mohanad Lasheen and Marwan Ateya are set up in a double pivot. One of the best wingers in the world currently, Mohammed Salah, plays in the number ten role with Mostafa Ziko and the previous match's goalscorer, Emam Ashour, on either side of him.

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush starts as a number nine in the Egypt national football team lineup once again, and would look to open his account in this edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Have a look at the Egypt National Football Team Lineup vs New Zealand.

Shobeir; Hany, Ibrahim, Fathi, El Fotouh; Ateya, Lasheen; Ziko, Salah, Ashour; Marmoush.