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.
Current status
New Zealand at a glance
A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.
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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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.