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New Zealand has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, its first appearance since 2010.The team was drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and Iran.New Zealand’s first match is against Iran on June 15 in Inglewood, California.The team will play its other two group stage games in Vancouver, Canada.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and New Zealand’s opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as OFC third round winners, New Zealand is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2010. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, New Zealand will begin its World Cup campaign in Group G.
New Zealand’s best result in the World Cup is a Group stage (1982, 2010) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 86 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for New Zealand on June 15 against Iran in Inglewood, California.
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New Zealand 2026 World Cup opponents
New Zealand was drawn into Group G along with the following teams:
New Zealand 2026 World Cup schedule
Check out the New Zealand World Cup schedule for the group stage:
New Zealand vs. Iran on June 15 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CaliforniaNew Zealand vs. Egypt on June 21 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, CanadaNew Zealand vs. Belgium on June 26 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, CanadaNew Zealand 2026 World Cup locations
New Zealand will play their three group stage games in Inglewood and Vancouver twice. Limited tickets for each match are available.
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The 2026 World Cup will be New Zealand’s 3rd appearance in the sport’s biggest tournament.