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World Cup 2026

New Zealand
NZLGroup G
2
WC appearances
0
Titles
Group stage
Best finish
Squad
Goalkeepers · 3
Defenders · 10

Tim Payne
Right-Back · Wellington Phoenix
Francis de Vries
Left-Back
Tyler Bindon
Centre-Back · Sheffield United
Michael Boxall
Centre-Back · Minnesota United
Liberato Cacace
Left-Back · Wrexham
Nando Pijnaker
Centre-Back
Finn Surman
Centre-Back · Portland Timbers
Ben Old
Left-Back
Callan Elliot
Right-Back
Tommy Smith
Centre-Back · Braintree TownMidfielders · 8

Joe Bell
Defensive Midfield · Viking
Matthew Garbett
Central Midfield · Peterborough
Marko Stamenić
Central Midfield · Swansea
Sarpreet Singh
Attacking Midfield · Wellington Phoenix
Alex Rufer
Defensive Midfield · Wellington Phoenix
Callum McCowatt
Attacking Midfield · Silkeborg
Ryan Thomas
Defensive Midfield · PEC Zwolle
Lachlan Bayliss
Central MidfieldGroup G
View group →World Cup history
2010
Group stage
0W 3D 0L
2–2 · 3 gp
1982
Group stage
0W 0D 3L
2–12 · 3 gp
Lineups
Starting XI and formation for each of New Zealand's matches, as they're played.
From the group stage · June 11
Team analytics
Shot maps, pass networks, xG and momentum — populated once matches are played.
Live once the tournament begins
Highlights
Match highlights and clips for New Zealand will appear here as they're published.
Released during the tournament







