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New Zealand

All Whites

New Zealand famously left the 2010 World Cup as the only unbeaten team, drawing all three games. As Oceania's dominant nation, the All Whites blend physicality with a strong team ethic.

Key facts

Confederation
Oceania (OFC)
Group
Group G · power-ranked #4 of 4
World Cup titles
0
Best finish
Group stage (1982, 2010)
Qualified via
OFC qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
61 · Elo 1530
Manager
Darren Bazeley

Players to watch

  • Chris Wood — Captain, striker (Nottingham Forest)
  • Liberato Cacace — Defender
  • Marko Stamenić — Midfield

Group G opponents

Group-stage fixtures

  • Tue, Jun 16ir-iranIR IranLos Angeles, USA
  • Mon, Jun 22egyptEgyptVancouver, Canada
  • Sat, Jun 27belgiumBelgiumVancouver, Canada

2026 outlook

Up against far higher-ranked opposition in Group G, New Zealand will aim to repeat their reputation for stubborn, hard-to-beat football.

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