Egypt vs. New Zealand odds, predictions, time: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

The 2026 World Cup concludes its first full week of action on Sunday as Egypt take on New Zealand in Group G. New Zealand earned a draw against Iran in a 2-2 final in their opener, while Egypt and Belgium battled to a 1-1 draw, giving every squad in Group G one point. 

Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET from Vancouver. The latest New Zealand vs. Egypt odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Egypt at -170 (risk $170 to win $100), while New Zealand are +490 and a draw is +300. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. 

Before locking in any New Zealand vs. Egypt picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup, entering Friday on an 18-9-2 run on WC picks (+410). Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Egypt vs. New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's predictions is leaning Over 2.5 goals scored as he expects teams to press hard for three points in this one. 

Eimer has also locked in another two best bets, including a plus-money pick!

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