New Zealand

FIFA #93 Group G OFC NZL

Background

New Zealand are the only nation to leave a World Cup unbeaten without winning a match, drawing all three group games at South Africa 2010. The All Whites are Oceania's automatic qualifier and the only OFC nation to ever reach a World Cup, doing so in 1982 and 2010.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage (1982, 2010)

Head coach

Darren Bazeley

Path forward · Group G

Group opponents:

Belgium (#6) Egypt (#33) Iran (#21)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #93. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Iran vs New Zealand · 2026-06-16 · 01:00 UTC

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New Zealand Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group G

Iran

New Zealand

Jun 16 · 01:00 UTCSoFi StadiumLos Angeles

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group G

New Zealand

Egypt

Jun 22 · 01:00 UTCBC PlaceVancouver

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group G

New Zealand

Belgium

Jun 27 · 03:00 UTCBC PlaceVancouver