New Zealand

New Zealand, with its capital in Wellington and a population of 5 million, is known for Lord of the Rings landscapes, the All Blacks, and Māori culture. New Zealand was the last major landmass to be settled by humans, around 1250 AD, and has more sheep than people by a ratio of roughly 5 to 1.

In football, the All Whites are a 2-time World Cup participant with their best result being Group stage (1982, 2010). Their World Cup journey began in 1982, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Chris Wood as their talisman under head coach Darren Bazeley. New Zealand went unbeaten at the 2010 World Cup, drawing all three group games including a 1-1 with defending champions Italy — the only unbeaten team in the tournament.

SeatNav's Power Index rates New Zealand at 3.8 out of 10, ranking them #33 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group I, they face France, Nigeria in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).

New Zealand supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in Canada and the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.