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EGY

Away

Egypt carry the greater pedigree and a more layered attack, which makes them the rational favourites despite New Zealand's physical resilience and organisation. The All Whites will likely sit deep and contest the second balls, but Egypt's quality in the final third should eventually find a way through a disciplined but limited home side. A narrow Egyptian win is the most plausible outcome, with a draw far from improbable if the visitors lack a clinical edge.

• Egypt's superior individual quality in attack
• New Zealand's defensive organisation and aerial strength
• Group-stage pressure shaping a cautious tempo

Mon 22 Jun · 01:00 UTC