New Zealand — World Cup 2026 Squad & Fixtures

New Zealand won the OFC third round and now meet Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G. Their previous World Cup appearances, in 1982 and 2010, both ended in the group stage, though the unbeaten 2010 run still gives this team a useful piece of memory. None of the three opponents should expect an easy evening because New Zealand are usually stubborn and well organised. Third place looks like the realistic chase if they stay close early.