All Whites
New Zealand
Group G · FIFA #104 · OFC
Team overview
New Zealand are in Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent OFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Group stage (1982, 2010). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group G
- Confederation
- OFC
- FIFA ranking
- #104
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via OFC pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Iran vs New ZealandMatchday 2 · Group G | Lumen Field, Seattle | Scheduled |
| 4 | Egypt vs New ZealandMatchday 4 · Group G | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | Scheduled |
| 5 | Belgium vs New ZealandMatchday 5 · Group G | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Darren Bazeley
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group G rivals
FAQ
- What group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?
- Group G, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the New Zealand head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Darren Bazeley is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is New Zealand's best World Cup finish?
- Group stage (1982, 2010)
- How did New Zealand qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via OFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.