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New Zealand — World Cup 2026
Group G · Model Elo 1673 · Founded 1922 · North Harbour Stadium
New Zealand are in Group G. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1673, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About New Zealand
New Zealand are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group G. The national side was founded in 1922. They play home matches at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany, North Shore City, which seats 25,000.
- Founded: 1922
- Home stadium: North Harbour Stadium (capacity 25,000)
- Based in: Albany, North Shore City
- Official site: www.nzfootball.co.nz
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Michael Woud · Goalkeeper · age 27 · Auckland FC -
15. Max Crocombe · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Millwall -
18. Alex Paulsen · Goalkeeper · age 24 · Lechia Gdańsk
Defenders
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4. Nando Pijnaker · Centre-Back · age 27 · Auckland FC -
6. Tim Payne · Right-Back · age 32 · Wellington Phoenix -
6. Tyler Bindon · Centre-Back · age 21 · Sheffield United -
11. Ben Old · Left-Back · age 23 · St Etienne -
13. Liberato Cacace · Left-Back · age 25 · Wrexham -
15. Tommy Smith · Centre-Back · age 36 · Braintree Town -
15. Michael Boxall · Centre-Back · age 37 · Minnesota United -
15. Francis de Vries · Left-Back · age 31 · Auckland FC -
17. Callan Elliot · Right-Back · age 27 · Auckland FC -
20. Finn Surman · Centre-Back · age 22 · Portland Timbers
Midfielders
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6. Marko Stamenic · Central Midfield · age 24 · Swansea City -
8. Joe Bell · Defensive Midfield · age 27 · Viking -
8. Lachlan Bayliss · Central Midfield · age 23 · Newcastle Jets -
9. Sarpreet Singh · Attacking Midfield · age 27 · Wellington Phoenix -
14. Alex Rufer · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Wellington Phoenix -
17. Callum McCowatt · Attacking Midfield · age 27 · Silkeborg IF -
28. Matthew Garbett · Central Midfield · age 24 · Peterborough United -
30. Ryan Thomas · Defensive Midfield · age 31 · PEC Zwolle
Forwards
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9. Kosta Barbarouses · Centre-Forward · age 36 · Western Sydney Wanderers -
11. Chris Wood · Centre-Forward · age 34 · Nottingham Forest -
19. Ben Waine · Centre-Forward · age 25 · Port Vale -
21. Elijah Just · Right Winger · age 26 · Motherwell -
21. Jesse Randall · Left Wing · age 23 · Auckland FC
Staff
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Darren Bazeley · Manager · age 53 · New Zealand
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
New Zealand have played 419 internationals since 1922, winning 172 for a 41.1% win rate (172W 74D 173L, 733 goals for / 634 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 0W 4D 5L from 9 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Belgium 1–5 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Egypt 1–3 · 2026-06-21 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Iran 2–2 · 2026-06-15 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs England 0–1 · 2026-06-06
- L vs Haiti 0–4 · 2026-06-02
- W vs Chile 4–1 · 2026-03-30 · FIFA Series
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
New Zealand's Top World Cup Scorers
- Elijah Just — 3 World Cup goals
- Steve Sumner — 1 World Cup goal
- Steve Wooddin — 1 World Cup goal
- Winston Reid — 1 World Cup goal
- Shane Smeltz — 1 World Cup goal
- Finn Surman — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group G Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is New Zealand in at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand are in Group G.
What are New Zealand's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives New Zealand a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1673.
When was the New Zealand national football team founded?
1922.
Where do New Zealand play their home matches?
At the North Harbour Stadium in Albany, North Shore City (capacity 25,000).
What is New Zealand's all-time record?
New Zealand have played 419 internationals, winning 172 (41.1%). At the World Cup they have 0 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats from 9 matches.