New Zealand are ready to adventure in the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the OFC nation has directly qualified for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup after dominating performances in the region.
New Zealand started their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification OFC journey from the second round Group B, where they thrashed Tahiti, Vanuatu, and Samoa. Later, in the third round, they thrashed Fiji in the Semi-final by 7-0, while defeating New Caledonia by 3-0 in the Final to secure the direct qualification spot for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
New Zealand’s performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification OFC (Second Round) Group B
New Zealand 3 – 0 Tahiti
New Zealand 8 – 1 Vanuatu
Samoa 0 – 8 New Zealand
New Zealand’s performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification OFC (Third Round)
Semi-finals
New Zealand 7 – 0 Fiji
Final
New Caledonia 0 – 3 New Zealand
New Zealand’s Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 5
Won: 5
Drawn: 0
Lost: 0
Goals Scored: 29
Goals Conceded: 1
Leading Goal Scorer: Chris Wood – 9 goals
New Zealand FIFA World Cup records
New Zealand previously featured in the FIFA World Cups 1982 and 2010. While they lost all group stage matches in the 1982 edition, they drew all three group matches in the 2010 edition and were eliminated from the group stage in both editions.
New Zealand group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, New Zealand will start from Group G, where they will have to face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium.
June 15: Iran vs New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (18:00 local time)
June 21: New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place, Vancouver (18:00 local time)
June 26: New Zealand vs Belgium at BC Place, Vancouver (20:00 local time)
