New Zealand
Country Profile
New Zealand National Team Profile
Welcome to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup team profile for New Zealand (NZL).
Group Stage Allocations
- Tournament Group: Group G
- Primary Country Code: NZL
Scheduled Group Stage Matchups
In the path to the knockout rounds, New Zealand faces off against the following Group G opponents:
- New Zealand vs Belgium (NZL vs BEL)
- New Zealand vs Egypt (NZL vs EGY)
- New Zealand vs Iran (NZL vs IRN)
Full Squad Roster (Key Players)
GK: O. Sail; DF: L. Cacace, M. Boxall; MF: J. Bell, M. Garbett; FW: Chris Wood, K. Barbarouses
Historical Context
The undisputed kings of Oceania, returning to the finals with a highly physical squad built around European-based defensive units.
Best World Cup Performance
🏆 Undefeated but exited group stage in South Africa 2010.