Chris Wood and New Zealand are now fully aware of their 2026 FIFA World Cup path, as the team prepares for their group-stage challenges. With their opponents, stadiums, and match times confirmed, New Zealand’s journey to the World Cup has taken shape.
When is the World Cup? How to Watch
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This historic tournament, hosted across three countries, will conclude with the final match on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can follow all the World Cup action on the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app, providing live coverage, full match highlights, expert commentary, and replays.
What is New Zealand's Group and Who Are Their Opponents?
New Zealand finds themselves in Group G for the 2026 World Cup. The team will face some tough competition with these three opponents:
Iran
Belgium
Egypt
With a mix of top-tier teams from various continents, New Zealand will have to bring their best game to make it through the group stages.
What is New Zealand's World Cup Schedule?
New Zealand’s World Cup journey begins with a highly anticipated match against Iran. Here is the full schedule of their group-stage games:
June 15: New Zealand vs. Iran — Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California (9 p.m. ET)
June 21: New Zealand vs. Egypt — BC Place, Vancouver, Canada (9 p.m. ET)
June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium — BC Place, Vancouver, Canada (11 p.m. ET)
With these challenging matches, New Zealand will look to prove themselves on the global stage.
