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Group G · World Cup 2026

New Zealand World Cup 2026 XI Builder

Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to New Zealand, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.

Group G rivals

Who New Zealand plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.

26 New Zealand players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own New Zealand XI from the full squad.

Max Crocombe

Alex Paulsen

Michael Woud

Tim Payne

Francis de Vries

Tyler Bindon

Michael Boxall

Liberato Cacace

Nando Pijnaker

Finn Surman

Callan Elliot

Tommy Smith

Joe Bell

Matthew Garbett

Marko Stamenic

Sarpreet Singh

Elijah Just

Alex Rufer

Ben Old

Ryan Thomas

Lachlan Bayliss

Chris Wood

Kosta Barbarouses

Ben Waine

Callum McCowatt

Jesse Randall

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Football history: The All Whites return to the World Cup after a 16-year gap — their only previous appearance was Qatar 2022 (no — that's wrong; they last played in 2010, finishing as the only undefeated team at South Africa 2010 with three draws). They went out of the group stage despite remaining unbeaten.
Current coach: Darren Bazeley (since 2023)
Key player to watch: Chris Wood — Nottingham Forest striker, captain and Premier League regular.
Best World Cup result: Group stage — unbeaten with three draws at 2010 (South Africa)

Where does New Zealand play at the 2026 World Cup?: New Zealand is in Group G for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected New Zealand starting eleven.
Can I build my own New Zealand World Cup squad?: Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full New Zealand pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
Is the New Zealand squad final?: The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.