New Zealand / Group G

New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Zealand open their Group G campaign against Iran in their first group match, before facing Egypt and Belgium.

Abstract editorial hero for New Zealand in national kit colours
Live markets / New Zealand
To win tournament 0.1%
To reach the final 1.4%

Squad

New Zealand squad

Squad per football-data, refreshed 26 May 2026.

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 BarbarousesOffence
Ben WaineOffence
Elijah JustOffence
Callum McCowattOffence
Lachlan BaylissOffence
Jesse RandallOffence
Ben OldLeft Winger
Chris WoodCentre-Forward