Group G · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand at World Cup 2026
New Zealand enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, Iran. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group G
Confederation
OFC
World Cups
3
Best result
Group stage (invicta en 2010)
Host nation
No
New Zealand group-stage fixtures
New Zealand plays three group-stage matches in Group G. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Jun 15 | 21:00 ET | 🇮🇷 Iran vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Group G | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 40 | Jun 21 | 21:00 ET | 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | Group G | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 64 | Jun 26 | 23:00 ET | 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇧🇪 Belgium | Group G | BC Place, Vancouver |
Group G opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup
Nueva Zelanda representa a Oceanía en el Mundial 2026. Los "All Whites" ostentan el récord de haber terminado la fase de grupos invictos en Sudáfrica 2010 (3 empates) sin avanzar. Su tercer Mundial les da la oportunidad de mejorar ese resultado.
In 2026, New Zealand faces Belgium, Egypt, Iran in the group stage. The top two teams in Group G qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if New Zealand post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does New Zealand qualify from Group G?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group G
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group G with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group G
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is New Zealand in at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand is in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, Iran.
When does New Zealand play its first World Cup 2026 match?
New Zealand opens the group stage on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 21:00 ET at sofi.
How can New Zealand qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group G advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so New Zealand can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has New Zealand appeared in?
New Zealand has appeared in 3 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Group stage (invicta en 2010).
What is New Zealand's best World Cup result?
New Zealand's best result is Group stage (invicta en 2010).
Is New Zealand a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — New Zealand qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does New Zealand play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
New Zealand plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group G opponents: Belgium, Egypt, Iran. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.