New Zealand lost 1-3 to Egypt in their recent GROUP_STAGE match. Egypt secured the win, having come from behind after being down 0-1 at half time. The final score was 1-3 in favor of Egypt. ## Group Implications: The outcome of this match affects the group standings, but without the current group table, the exact implications are unclear. Egypt's win earns them three points. Both teams had drawn their previous matches, with New Zealand drawing 2-2 against Iran and Egypt drawing 1-1 against Belgium.