World Cup
New Zealand at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about New Zealand ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Darren Bazeley finds himself with one of New Zealand’s most high-profile squads ever. The Kiwis come into Group G as the vast underdogs, but there’s quality and experience in these ranks that could cause an upset. Even so, New Zealand are expected to finish bottom of the group.
- See the current New Zealand World Cup odds at William Hill
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Belgium, Egypt and Iran |
| Match 1 | New Zealand vs Iran — 16/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
| Match 2 | New Zealand vs Egypt — 22/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
| Match 3 | New Zealand vs Belgium — 27/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
New Zealand 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is New Zealand’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
New Zealand’s manager at the 2026 World Cup is Darren Bazeley, who has been the Kiwi boss since July 2023.
How did New Zealand qualify for the World Cup 2026?
New Zealand won the OFC Qualification bracket by beating Fiji 7-0 and then New Caledonia 3-0 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Who are New Zealand’s key players?
Hefty striker Chris Wood, who’s also his country’s captain, is New Zealand’s key player. For Nottingham Forest, he is a regular scorer in the Premier League and will be relied upon in North America.
What is New Zealand’s World Cup history?
This will be New Zealand’s third World Cup appearance, following their 1982 and 2010 qualifications.
- New Zealand odds to win the World Cup: 1000/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
