FIFA World Cup 2026
New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
New Zealand is a South Pacific island nation of two main islands and smaller outlying groups, English‑ and Māori‑official, with Wellington as its capital, dramatic alpine and volcanic landscapes and an economy historically rooted in agriculture and tourism.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Wellington
- Continent
- Oceania
- Federation
- OFC (Oceania)
- Group
- G
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #86
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1907
- Population
- 5,313,600
- Languages
- English and Māori (official); NZ Sign Language official
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Area
- 268,021 km²
- Highest point
- Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724 m)
- Climate
- Oceanic temperate; wet western slopes; drier rain-shadow east
- Land borders
- None (island nation)
Football facts
- Appearances
- 2
- Best result
- Group stage (1982, 2010)
- Top scorer
- Winston Reid, Shane Smeltz (1)
- Debut
- 1982
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: white
World Cup history
2 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2010 | Group stage |
| 1982 | Group stage |