Haiti Dominates New Zealand with 4-0 Victory Ahead of World Cup Clash with Egypt

The New Zealand national football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti in a friendly match, part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This result carries significant implications for the Egyptian coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, as New Zealand is among the teams competing against Egypt in Group G of the World Cup, which also includes Belgium and Iran.

Despite a relatively close possession battle during parts of the match, Haiti showcased their superiority through effective attacking play and capitalized on defensive errors from their opponents, successfully netting four goals without reply.

Rubin Providence opened the scoring for Haiti in the 12th minute, with the first half concluding with the Caribbean team leading 1-0. Lenny Joseph added a second goal in the 51st minute.

Haiti maintained control throughout the second half, scoring their third goal through Frantzdy Pierrot in the 62nd minute before Duke Lacroix capped off the match with a fourth goal in the 87th minute.

This friendly served as a final preparation for both teams ahead of the World Cup. New Zealand will compete in Group G alongside Egypt, Belgium, and Iran, while Haiti finds themselves in Group C with Morocco, Brazil, and Scotland.

Egypt vs. New Zealand Match Date at World Cup 2026

The Egyptian national team is scheduled to face New Zealand in their second group stage match on June 22 at 4:00 AM Cairo time. This encounter could play a crucial role in determining which teams advance from Group G.