Group G

New Zealand World Cup 2026

New Zealand are in Group G with IR Iran, Egypt and Belgium. Featured player cue: Chris Wood. Their team profile notes aerial know-how and low block and crossing, with FIFA sources cross-checking the group path and squad context.

3rd World Cup appearance; group debut on 15 June 2026.

New Zealand World Cup 2026 team bitmap with the New Zealand flag and Chris Wood headshot

Fixtures

2026-06-15 - Group G

IR Iran vs New Zealand

Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles

Preview pending

2026-06-21 - Group G

New Zealand vs Egypt

BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver

Preview pending

2026-06-26 - Group G

New Zealand vs Belgium

BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver

Preview pending

Profile Notes

Featured player
Chris Wood
World Cup appearance
3rd
Group debut
15 June 2026
Strength tag
Aerial know-how
Tactical tag
Low block and crossing

Betting Angle

New Zealand should be priced through match context rather than reputation alone: the opener against IR Iran on June 15, 2026 sets the tone, and the closing fixture against Belgium can change completely with the table state.

Sources