New Zealand brings OFC flair and intensity to the 2026 World Cup. Watch out for Chris Wood (FW, Nottingham Forest) β one of the most dangerous players in their group. As one of 48 nations competing on the biggest stage in sports, they're here to prove a point.
β½ Formation: 4-3-3
ATTACKING β²
FW
Wood
FW
FW
FW
FW
MF
Lewis
MF
MF
MF
MF
DF
Cacace
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
GK
Marinovi
DEFENDING βΌ
π Key Players
| Player | Pos | β½ | π― | π« |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood Nottingham Forest | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Clayton Lewis Mechelen | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Liberato Cacace Empoli | DF | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Stefan MarinoviΔ Millwall | GK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
π‘ Did You Know?
β‘ Fun Fact
New Zealand enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked #97 in the world, placed in Group G alongside three other competitive nations.
β‘ Fun Fact
New Zealand is coached by Darren Bazeley, who has shaped the squad's style and selection heading into this tournament.
β‘ Fun Fact
New Zealand represents the OFC confederation β one of six regional bodies that govern world soccer under FIFA.
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New Zealand π³πΏ β FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide's Matches