New Zealand took the lead through F. Surman in the 15th minute, assisted by T. Payne, but Egypt levelled via M. Ziko on 58 minutes — M. Hany providing the assist — and then took the lead for the first time just nine minutes later when M. Salah converted from a M. Ziko pass in the 67th minute. The decisive blow came from Trezeguet in the 82nd minute, assisted by Salah, settling the contest at 3-1. Egypt finished with 19 shots to New Zealand's 11, and held 56 percent of possession, reflecting a second-half dominance that erased New Zealand's early advantage.

The three points move Egypt into a strong position in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a winning margin that also benefits their goal difference — a factor that can prove decisive in tight group standings. For New Zealand, the defeat is a difficult one to absorb: they had taken the lead and defended it into the second half, only to concede three times in 24 minutes. Recovering points from the remaining group fixtures will now be essential, as a single-goal lead erased so emphatically leaves them with no margin for further setbacks. Egypt's ability to come from behind and win convincingly will carry weight as the group stage continues.