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New Zealand

OFC • Coach: Darren Bazeley • Formation: 4-4-2

Team History & Profile

New Zealand is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments
Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-4-2

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Darren Bazeley

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging New Zealand's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

# Pos Player Name Club
1 GK Stefan Marinovic squad photo for New Zealand, goalkeeper, jersey number 1. Stefan Marinovic KV Mechelen
2 CB Nando Pijnaker squad photo for New Zealand, center back, jersey number 2. Nando Pijnaker Portland
5 CB Michael Boxall squad photo for New Zealand, center back, jersey number 5. Michael Boxall Minnesota
3 CB Bill Tuiloma squad photo for New Zealand, center back, jersey number 3. Bill Tuiloma Vancouver
4 RB Storm Roux squad photo for New Zealand, right back, jersey number 4. Storm Roux Macarthur
6 CM Joe Bell squad photo for New Zealand, central midfielder, jersey number 6. Joe Bell Viking
8 CM Marko Stamenic squad photo for New Zealand, central midfielder, jersey number 8. Marko Stamenic Red Star
10 FW Chris Wood squad photo for New Zealand, forward, jersey number 10. Chris Wood Nottingham
7 CM Matthew Garbett squad photo for New Zealand, central midfielder, jersey number 7. Matthew Garbett Torino
9 FW Ben Waine squad photo for New Zealand, forward, jersey number 9. Ben Waine Plymouth
11 LW Eli Just squad photo for New Zealand, left winger, jersey number 11. Eli Just Rapid Wien
14 CM Ryan Thomas squad photo for New Zealand, central midfielder, jersey number 14. Ryan Thomas PSV
12 GK Oliver Sail squad photo for New Zealand, goalkeeper, jersey number 12. Oliver Sail Breda
15 FW Kosta Barbarouses squad photo for New Zealand, forward, jersey number 15. Kosta Barbarouses Wellington
20 AM Sarpreet Singh squad photo for New Zealand, attacking midfielder, jersey number 20. Sarpreet Singh Wellington
13 LB Tim Payne squad photo for New Zealand, left back, jersey number 13. Tim Payne Wellington

New Zealand Legends

  • ★ National Pioneers
  • ★ Historic Squad Members

New Zealand Matches

Group G Match 37
New Zealand
New Zealand
VS
Belgium
Belgium
📅 June 13, 2026
Group G Match 40
New Zealand
New Zealand
VS
Egypt
Egypt
📅 June 18, 2026
Group G Match 42
New Zealand
New Zealand
VS
Iran
Iran
📅 June 25, 2026