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.

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.

Group G · OFC side. New Zealand open against Iran in Los Angeles and then settle into Vancouver for matches with Egypt and Belgium.

Current World Cup 2026 status

New Zealand World Cup 2026 status

A quick route into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

StatusEliminated - 4th in Group GNew Zealand's group-stage route is closed after finishing fourth.See eliminated teams

Group position4th in Group G1 pts · 0W-1D-2L · 4-10 goals · GD -6Open group table

Latest resultNew Zealand 1-5 BelgiumJune 26, 2026 · BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver)Open match recap

Next stepEliminated teamsFollow the full list of teams whose 2026 finals route has ended.See eliminated teams

Group facts

Group

Group G

Confederation

OFC

Opponents

Belgium, Egypt, Iran

First match

June 15, 2026

Last match

June 26, 2026

Full section: All teams

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)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

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.