New Zealand play at the 2026 World Cup in Group G against Belgium, Egypt and Iran. Head coach is Darren Bazeley. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches New Zealand below.
Third World Cup appearance. The All Whites beat no one at the 2010 World Cup but lost nothing either (3 draws). In Group G with Belgium, Egypt and Iran, advancing is difficult. A single point would be a fantastic result.
The three group-stage matches for New Zealand in Group G.
New Zealand face three opponents in Group G. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between New Zealand and the other teams in Group G, plus classic rivalries.
Three World Cup appearances (1982, 2010, 2026). Unbeaten at the 2010 World Cup (three draws).
Fighting for every metre, tough and defensive. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →New Zealand play at the 2026 World Cup in Group G, together with Belgium, Egypt and Iran.
Darren Bazeley is the head coach of New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup.
New Zealand's best World Cup result is: Group stage (ongeslagen 2010). New Zealand have 3 previous World Cup appearances.
Third World Cup appearance. The All Whites beat no one at the 2010 World Cup but lost nothing either (3 draws).
New Zealand are part of OFC (Oceania). They sit at #86 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07