Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: June 05, 2026
New Zealand In 2010, New Zealand did something no one expected — they went through an entire World Cup group stage without losing a single game. Not England. Not Italy. Not France. New Zealand. The All Whites return knowing exactly what they're capable of when the moment is big enough. Underestimate them at your peril.
New Zealand will return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history.
The All Whites are back on football's biggest stage after earning qualification for a third FIFA World Cup. Their most memorable campaign came in 2010 when they finished unbeaten in the group stage, drawing against Slovakia, defending champions Italy and Paraguay.
Led by captain Chris Wood and supported by a talented squad, New Zealand will face Iran, Belgium and Egypt in Group G. Here is everything you need to know about New Zealand, including the squad, fixtures, results, records and FIFA World Cup statistics.
FIFA World Cup New Zealand Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Football Association | New Zealand Football (NZF) |
| Confederation | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) |
| Nickname | The All Whites |
| Manager | Darren Bazeley |
| Captain | Chris Wood |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1982 |
| World Cup Appearances (Including 2026) | 3 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Result | Group Stage (1982, 2010) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| OFC Nations Cup Titles | 6 |
| Total World Cup Matches Played | 6 |
| Total Wins | 0 |
| Total Draws | 3 |
| Total Losses | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 4 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Most World Cup Appearances | Ryan Nelsen (6 matches) |
| Top World Cup Goalscorer | Wynton Rufer (1 goal), Shane Smeltz (1 goal), Winston Reid (1 goal), Chris Wood (1 goal) |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | Belgium, Egypt, Iran |
New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Manager: Darren Bazeley
Captain: Chris Wood
Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall FC), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdansk), Michael Woud (Auckland FC).
Defenders: Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix), Francis De Vries (Auckland FC), Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham AFC), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree Town).
Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking FK), Marko Stamenic (Swansea City), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets).
Forwards: Matt Garbett (Peterborough United), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Eli Just (Motherwell FC), Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Ben Old (Saint-Etienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC).
New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Mon, June 15 | 18:00 PDT | Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood (Los Angeles) |
| 54 | Sun, June 21 | 18:00 PDT | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 77 | Fri, June 26 | 20:00 PDT | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place | Vancouver |
New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has not started yet and New Zealand's official tournament results will be updated after each match.
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Iran vs New Zealand | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | Group Stage |
| 21 June 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage |
| 26 June 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage |
New Zealand FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Group Stage |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group Stage (Unbeaten) |
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Qualified |
New Zealand All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 4 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Clean Sheets | 1 |
| Round of 16 Appearances | 0 |
| Quarter-final Appearances | 0 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 0 |
| Final Appearances | 0 |