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.
Featured player: Chris Wood
Fixtures
2026-06-15 - Group G
IR Iran vs New Zealand
Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles
Preview pending2026-06-21 - Group G
New Zealand vs Egypt
BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver
Preview pending2026-06-26 - Group G
New Zealand vs Belgium
BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver
Preview pendingProfile 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.