New Zealand — World Cup 2026
Fixtures, kickoff times in your timezone, results and how to watch.
New Zealand at the World Cup 2026 — key facts
- Group
- Group C
- Group rivals
- United States, Colombia, Ghana
- Group matches
- 3
- First match
- vs Ghana, Friday, June 12, 2026
New Zealand fixtures
Group C standings
Group C
Standings| # | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand at the World Cup 2026 — FAQ
Which group is New Zealand in at the World Cup 2026?
New Zealand is in Group C, alongside United States, Colombia, Ghana.
When is New Zealand's first World Cup 2026 match?
New Zealand begin their campaign against Ghana on 12 June 2026 (kickoff 9:00 PM UTC, shown in your local time on this page).
How many matches does New Zealand play at the World Cup 2026?
New Zealand play three group-stage matches. Finishing in the top two of Group C — or as one of the eight best third-placed teams — earns a place in the round of 32 and further knockout fixtures.
How can I watch New Zealand at the World Cup 2026?
New Zealand's matches are carried by broadcasters that vary by country, with streaming options such as Fubo and Peacock. A VPN can help you reach your usual service if a stream is geo-blocked while travelling.
Watch from anywhere
Some World Cup 2026 streams are geo-blocked outside their country. A VPN lets you connect to a supported region and watch the match securely on your usual service.
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