Archived. The 2026 FIFA World Cup finished on 19 July 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. This page is a record of the tournament and is no longer updated. Scores below are final.
New Zealand / Group G

New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Zealand opened their Group G campaign against Iran, before facing Egypt and Belgium.

Abstract editorial hero for New Zealand in national kit colours

Squad

New Zealand squad

Squad per football-data as at 26 May 2026, before the tournament.

Goalkeepers

Max CrocombeGoalkeeper
Michael WoudGoalkeeper
Alex PaulsenGoalkeeper

Defenders

Michael BoxallDefence
Callan ElliotDefence
Tim PayneDefence
Nando PijnakerDefence
Finn SurmanDefence
Tyler BindonDefence
Liberato CacaceLeft-Back

Midfielders

Alex RuferMidfield
Sarpreet SinghMidfield
Francis De VriesMidfield
Joe BellMidfield
Marko StamenicMidfield
Matthew GarbettCentral Midfield
Ryan ThomasCentral Midfield

Forwards

Kosta BarbarousesForward
Ben WaineForward
Elijah JustForward
Callum McCowattForward
Lachlan BaylissForward
Jesse RandallForward
Ben OldLeft Winger
Chris WoodCentre-Forward