Finn Surman heads New Zealand onto the scoresheet

Finn Surman of New Zealand powered a header into the net during the Group G clash against Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Finn Surman is surrounded by jubilant New Zealand teammates after netting during the Group G encounter with Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Hany of Egypt contests an aerial ball during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Finn Surman and Tim Payne of New Zealand celebrate together after Surman's goal in the Group G fixture against Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Emam Ashour of Egypt contests possession with Joe Bell of New Zealand in the Group G clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Sarpreet Singh of New Zealand unleashes a shot on goal during the Group G encounter with Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Hamdy Fathy of Egypt challenges Elijah Just of New Zealand during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

An Egypt supporter reacts with passion ahead of the Group G kick-off against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Emam Ashour of Egypt and Joe Bell of New Zealand go to ground in a fierce Group G challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Yasser Ibrahim of Egypt wins a header during the Group G clash with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

The Egypt squad poses for the pre-match photograph ahead of their Group G fixture against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Shoubir, goalkeeper of Egypt, marshals his defence with vocal commands during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Supporters fill the stands of BC Place Vancouver and raise the noise ahead of the Group G clash between New Zealand and Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Omar Marmoush of Egypt presses Callum McCowatt of New Zealand on the flank during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Omar Marmoush of Egypt carries the ball forward during the Group G encounter with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt races away in celebration after finding the net during the Group G fixture against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt celebrates after netting once more during the Group G clash with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Thousands of fans pack BC Place Vancouver and cheer ahead of the Group G showdown between New Zealand and Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Salah of Egypt contests the ball with Michael Boxall of New Zealand during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Hossam Hassan, head coach of Egypt, issues tactical instructions from the touchline during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Omar Marmoush of Egypt again challenges Callum McCowatt of New Zealand in a wide-area duel during the Group G contest at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Marawan Attia of Egypt and Liberato Cacace of New Zealand battle for the ball on the flank during the Group G fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates after scoring during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Salah revels in his goal for Egypt during the Group G encounter with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Salah of Egypt exults after scoring in the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt celebrates a goal during the Group G clash with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt savours his goal during the Group G fixture against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico sprints towards the corner in celebration after scoring for Egypt in the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt is in full celebration mode after netting during the Group G encounter with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt marks another goal with exuberant celebrations during the Group G clash against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt caps a memorable night with a goal celebration during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mohamed Salah of Egypt battles for possession during the Group G fixture against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico and teammate Ramy Rabia of Egypt celebrate together after a goal in the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt punches the air in delight after scoring during the Group G clash with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt celebrates yet again as his goals prove decisive in the Group G encounter with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mostafa Zico of Egypt celebrates the goal scored by Mohamed Salah during the Group G match against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place Vancouver, on 21 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

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