New Zealand 2026 World Cup Stats
One of the rank outsiders in terms of the 2026 World Cup winner odds market, New Zealand arrive in North America eager to make the most of a historic opportunity. With the expansion to 48 teams increasing Oceania’s representation, the All Whites qualified directly and will be aiming to build on the positive memories of their unbeaten campaign in 2010.
Managed by Englishman Darren Bazeley, New Zealand possess a squad that combines physicality, organisation and growing international experience.
Striker Chris Wood remains the team’s most influential and recognisable player and is the leading goalscorer in the nation’s history. The Nottingham Forest forward has 45 goals in 90 appearances.
His experience and finishing ability will be crucial if New Zealand are to compete against stronger opposition. Defender Liberato Cacace continues to play an important role, while midfielder Tyler Bindon is among the emerging talents attracting attention ahead of the tournament. Social media sensation Tim Payne – who has generated more IG followers than the countries entire population1
New Zealand dominated the OFC qualification process to secure their place in North America. While they enter the competition as underdogs, the pressure is significantly lower than on many rivals. Reaching the knockout stages would represent one of the greatest achievements in the country’s footballing history and provide another landmark moment for the sport in Oceania.
New Zealand Stats Summary
- New Zealand World Cup fixtures: Iran on June 16 at the SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (2am), Egypt on June 22 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (2am and Belgium on June 27 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (4am).
- New Zealand qualifying record: Third round winners, OFC qualification
- New Zealand captain: Chris Wood
- New Zealand World Cup odds: 1000/1
- New Zealand to qualify from Group G: 6/4
- New Zealand star player: Chris Wood
- New Zealand player to watch: Tim Payne
- New Zealand World Cup best finish: Group stages (1982, 2010)
- New Zealand World Cup appearances: 3 (including 2026)
- New Zealand World Cup matches played: 3
- New Zealand World Cup matches won: 0
- New Zealand World Cup matches drawn: 3
- New Zealand World Cup matches lost: 3
- New Zealand World Cup goals scored: 4
- New Zealand World Cup matches conceded: 14
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