Group facts
Group
Group G
Confederation
OFC
Opponents
Belgium, Egypt, Iran
First match
June 15, 2026
Last match
June 26, 2026
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Group G
New Zealand
New Zealand are in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, Iran. Their verified group route starts against Iran in Los Angeles, continues with Egypt in Vancouver, and closes against Belgium in Vancouver.
Quick team snapshot
After the opener in Los Angeles, New Zealand spend the back half of the group stage in Vancouver.
- Opening match: June 15, 2026 against Iran in Los Angeles.
- Vancouver hosts the final two group matches after the opener in Los Angeles.
- Closing match: June 26, 2026 against Belgium in Vancouver.
- Group-stage window: 11 days from the opener to the closer.
Group-stage route
- Opener: Iran · 2026-06-15 · Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles)
- Second match: Egypt · 2026-06-21 · BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver)
- Group closer: Belgium · 2026-06-26 · BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver)
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FAQ
- When does New Zealand open the group stage?
- June 15, 2026 against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) in Los Angeles.
- When is New Zealand's second group match?
- June 21, 2026 against Egypt at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) in Vancouver.
- How much time does New Zealand get between group matches?
- 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.
- Which city hosts the final two New Zealand group matches?
- Vancouver hosts the second match against Egypt and the closer against Belgium after the opener in Los Angeles.
- When does New Zealand close the group stage?
- June 26, 2026 against Belgium at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) in Vancouver.