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Road to 2026

New Zealand

Group G · Matchdays 1–3

Est. Squad Value

€34M

Tournament journey

Group-stage fixtures and results

Group GA
IranIran
2–2FT
Goals: 7' Elijah Just · 32' Ramin Rezaeian · 54' Elijah Just · 64' Mohammad Mohebbi
Group GH
EgyptEgypt
1–3FT
Goals: 15' Finn Surman · 58' Mostafa Zico · 67' Mohamed Salah · 82' Trézéguet
Group GH
BelgiumBelgium
1–5FT
Goals: 28' Leandro Trossard · 50' Leandro Trossard · 66' Kevin De Bruyne · 84' Elijah Just · 86' Romelu Lukaku · 90' Alexis Saelemaekers

Times shown in America/New York

New Zealand have played 3 matches in Group G, with 1 point and a -6 goal difference. The group stage is complete. This table preserves the final standings.

Quick Answers

When do New Zealand play their first match?

New Zealand's first match was against Iran on 15 Jun, finishing 2-2.

What group are New Zealand in?

New Zealand are in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, Iran.

How can New Zealand qualify for the knockout stage?

New Zealand qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group G. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.

ScheduleGroupsStats

All Group G Matches

BelgiumBelgium
1–1
EgyptEgypt
15 Jun · FTLumen Field
IranIran
2–2
New ZealandNew Zealand
15 Jun · FTSoFi Stadium
BelgiumBelgium
0–0
IranIran
21 Jun · FTSoFi Stadium
New ZealandNew Zealand
1–3
EgyptEgypt
21 Jun · FTBC Place
EgyptEgypt
1–1
IranIran
26 Jun · FTLumen Field
New ZealandNew Zealand
1–5
BelgiumBelgium
26 Jun · FTBC Place

Standings · Group G

#PWDLGFGAGDPTS
1Belgium312062+45
2Egypt312053+25
3Iran30303303
4New Zealand3012410-61

Path to Knockout

✅Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st in Group G: M82 vs 3rd A/E/H/I/J.

2nd in Group G: M88 vs 2D.

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Possible R32 slots: M77, M85.

❌Finish 4th

Eliminated from tournament

Group stage exit

Group path updates after each synced match; points and goal difference shape the route through the remaining fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers
#PlayerPosition
1Max CrocombeGoalkeeper
12Alex PaulsenGoalkeeper
22Michael WoudGoalkeeper
Defenders
#PlayerPosition
2Tim PayneRight-Back
3Francis de VriesLeft-Back
4Tyler BindonCentre-Back
5Michael BoxallCentre-Back
13Liberato CacaceLeft-Back
15Nando PijnakerCentre-Back
16Finn SurmanCentre-Back
19Ben OldLeft-Back
24Callan ElliotRight-Back
26Tommy SmithCentre-Back
Midfielders
#PlayerPosition
6Joe BellDefensive Midfield
8Marko StamenicCentral Midfield
10Sarpreet SinghAttacking Midfield
14Alex RuferDefensive Midfield
20Callum McCowattAttacking Midfield
23Ryan ThomasDefensive Midfield
25Lachlan BaylissCentral Midfield
—Matt GarbettMidfielder
—Eli JustMidfielder
Forwards
#PlayerPosition
9Chris WoodCentre-Forward
17Kosta BarbarousesCentre-Forward
18Ben WaineCentre-Forward
21Jesse RandallLeft Winger