Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) in action during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

By The Canadian Press

Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver’s third World Cup match

Jun 21, 2026 | 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER — Three hours before kickoff, FIFA’s ticketing portal showed no tickets available for today’s World Cup match between Egypt and New Zealand, that will see Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah play at BC Place in Vancouver.

The official resale site, meanwhile, had more than 350 tickets listed, with prices starting at $603.80.

Fans were out in force Friday showing their appreciation for the Egyptian team with videos posted online showing large crowds gathered at a Vancouver hotel to meet the players.

Salah can be seen in the online videos greeting, signing autographs and taking photos with cheering fans.

Much is at stake for both teams, as New Zealand, Egypt, Belgium and Iran all sit on one point in Group G after a pair of draws.

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It will be the third match at BC Place Stadium after Thursday’s historic 6-0 win by Team Canada over Qatar.

Hany Elheniedy, president of the Egyptian Canadian Society of BC, says he expects 15,000 Egyptian fans in BC Place after supporters came out in force in nearby Seattle, Wash., last Monday.

Hayden Burford, a member of New Zealand supporters group The Flying Kiwis, says it’s an exciting time for his team.

“Let’s get together and just celebrate being Kiwis and celebrate being in a World Cup,” Burford says.

“It’s only the third time New Zealand’s ever participated, so it’s very exciting for us.”

Elheniedy, who organized the Egypt supporters march in Seattle, says he has bought bags of matching red outfits and Egyptian flags for fans in Vancouver.

“We are very confident, and inshallah, we will win,” said Elheniedy.

The next match in Vancouver sees Team Canada face Switzerland on Wednesday, before knockout matches on July 2 and 7.

Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver’s third World Cup match

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