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NATIONAL TEAM · 30 / 48GROUP G · NZL

New Zealand

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Sixteen years is a long time to wait, and New Zealand return to the global stage in 2026 carrying a quirk no one else can claim. In 2010 the All Whites drew all three group games and flew home unbeaten, the only side ever to leave a World Cup without losing a match. Darren Bazeley, the Englishman in charge since 2023, has built a squad that splits neatly in two: hardened professionals in Europe and a younger wave coming through the A-League. Chris Wood, leading the line for Nottingham Forest, remains the focal point everything funnels toward, with Marko Stamenić anchoring midfield at Olympiacos. Drawn in Group G against Belgium, Egypt and Iran, they face arguably the steepest test in the field. A single point would feel like reward; a place in the last 32 would be a genuine shock.

Matches
G #16
Jun 16
FT
Iran
2 – 2
New Zealand
SOFI STADIUM · LOS ANGELES
G #40
Jun 22
FT
New Zealand
1 – 3
Egypt
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER
G #66
Jun 27
FT
New Zealand
1 – 5
Belgium
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER

Standings · G

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1BEL3120+45
2EGY3120+25
3IRN303003
4NZL3012-61
When does New Zealand play their first match?
New Zealand's opening match is on June 16, 2026 at 01:00 UTC against Iran, played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Who are New Zealand's group rivals?
New Zealand is drawn into Group G of the 2026 tournament alongside Belgium, Egypt, Iran. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is New Zealand in?
New Zealand is in Group G. The group also features Belgium, Egypt, Iran.
How many matches will New Zealand play in the tournament?
New Zealand are scheduled to play 3 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can New Zealand advance from Group G?
New Zealand need to finish in the top two of Group G to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.