๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup
Group G ยท FIFA World Cup 2026
New Zealand compete in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing all group matches in Los Angeles and Vancouver. The All Whites qualified via the OFC pathway and are appearing in their third World Cup, with their best finish being an unbeaten group stage run in 2010 (three draws).
Group G Match Schedule
- June 15: vs Iran, SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. 18:00 PT (11:00 June 16, Auckland)
- June 21: vs Egypt, BC Place Vancouver. 18:00 PT (11:00 June 22, Auckland)
- June 26: vs Belgium, BC Place Vancouver. 20:00 PT (15:00 June 27, Auckland)
Viewing from New Zealand
The Los Angeles and first Vancouver match both land at 11:00 the following morning in Auckland, a reasonable brunch kickoff. The Belgium finale arrives at 15:00 on a Saturday afternoon in New Zealand. All three matches are genuinely accessible for New Zealand fans. New Zealand fans are used to watching European leagues and Champions League football at peculiar local hours, so the reverse situation creates an interesting inversion. Group G with Belgium, Egypt, and Iran gives the All Whites a realistic path to consider.
Check Auckland time and Wellington time for live conversions.
Matches
Group G
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ง๐ช Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ฎ๐ท Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does New Zealand play their first 2026 World Cup match?
New Zealand kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-15 against Iran at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
What group is New Zealand in at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand are in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, Iran.
Where do New Zealand play their group stage matches?
New Zealand's group stage matches are spread across Los Angeles, Vancouver.
How many matches do New Zealand play in the group stage?
New Zealand play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-26.