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World Cup 2026 · Group G · FIFA #85
New Zealand
- Group
- G
- FIFA Rank
- #85
- Pot
- 4
- Formation
- 4-4-2
Group G · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 | 4 |
New Zealand's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇮🇷 Iran vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iran's team page →
Matchday 2 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇪🇬 Egypt
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Egypt's team page →
Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇧🇪 Belgium
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Belgium's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-4-2 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in possession
Pivot
Joe Bell
Attacking focus
Chris Wood · Liberato Cacace
Identity
Compact mid-block built around Wood's aerial threat
Key players
Chris Wood
Liberato Cacace
Marko Stamenić
Alex Paulsen
New Zealand at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3 (incl. 2026) | Group stage · 3× champion |
How to watch New Zealand
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Sky Sport NZ · TVNZ
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
New Zealand World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does New Zealand play their first World Cup 2026 match?
New Zealand's tournament begins Jun 15, 2026 against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (01:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is New Zealand's coach at World Cup 2026?
Darren Bazeley.
What group is New Zealand in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G with Belgium, Iran, Egypt.
What is New Zealand's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#85 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 4.
Has New Zealand ever reached a World Cup Group stage?
New Zealand's best finish is Group stage, reached 3 times. They have appeared at 3 World Cups including 2026.
Who is New Zealand's captain at World Cup 2026?
Chris Wood.
Where can I watch New Zealand's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Sky Sport NZ · TVNZ in New Zealand.