Question 1

Who does New Zealand play for at World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand is one of 48 nations competing at World Cup 2026, placed in Group G. They are ranked #85 by FIFA.

Question 2

What group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand is in Group G at World Cup 2026.

Question 3

What is New Zealand's FIFA ranking?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand is ranked #85 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Question 4

How many World Cups has New Zealand won?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand has not won a World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (1982, 2010).

Question 5

How many times has New Zealand qualified for the World Cup?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand has qualified for the World Cup 3 times.

Question 6

Who is the coach of New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand is coached by Darren Bazeley (New Zealander), typically using a 4-3-3 formation.

Question 7

What formation does New Zealand play?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand typically plays a 4-3-3 under coach Darren Bazeley. They also use 4-4-2 and 5-4-1 as alternative formations. Their style is described as: New Zealand are a direct, physically robust team that values aerial dominance, set-piece danger, and hard-running direct football, looking to frustrate technically superior opponents..

Question 8

Who is New Zealand's all-time top scorer?

Accepted Answer

Vaughan Coveny is New Zealand's all-time leading scorer with 28 international goals.

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