OFC · Grupo G
Copa Mundial FIFA 2026
Nova Zelândia
Ranking FIFA #97Entrenador Darren BazeleyNZL
Team quick answers
What group is Nova Zelândia in at World Cup 2026?
Nova Zelândia are in Group G with Irã, Egito, Bélgica. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Nova Zelândia and what is their FIFA ranking?
Nova Zelândia are coached by Darren Bazeley, are FIFA-ranked #97, and use the team code NZL.
When does Nova Zelândia's group-stage campaign start?
Nova Zelândia's first group match is against Irã on 16 de junio de 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Their full group-stage window runs 16 de junio de 2026 — 27 de junio de 2026.
How can Nova Zelândia reach the knockout stage?
Nova Zelândia advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group G. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Perfil del equipo
Nova Zelândia arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a rising football nation, ranked #97 in the FIFA world rankings. Darren Bazeley leads the squad after qualifying through the OFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group G, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: OFC (Oceania) — historically a single-team confederation, with New Zealand its lone WC2026 representative. Nova Zelândia's qualification campaign placed them among the sole sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Nova Zelândia share Group G with Bélgica, Egito, Irã. Average FIFA rank of the group: #42.
Nova Zelândia's group-stage campaign runs from 16 de junio de 2026 to 27 de junio de 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
