🇳🇿 New Zealand Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
The All Whites are gearing up for another exciting appearance on the global stage. New Zealand will look to blend experience with emerging talent to make an impact in the 2026 World Cup.
🧤 Goalkeepers
New Zealand’s goalkeeper roster features a mix of youth and experience. Paulsen’s rise at Bournemouth and Crocombe’s Championship move give the team solid options at the back.
- Alex Paulsen (Bournemouth)
- Kees Sims (GAIS)
- Max Crocombe (Milwall)
- Oliver Sail (Perth Glory)
🛡️ Defenders
Although facing stiff competition, New Zealand’s defenders bring energy and adaptability. Cacace and Bindon are key figures at full-back, while Boxall and Surman anchor the defense.
- Tyler Bindon (Reading)
- Michael Boxall (Minnesota)
- Liberato Cacace (Empoli)
- Tim Payne (Wellington)
- Nando Pijnaker (Auckland City)
- Storm Roux (Central Coast Mariners)
- Tommy Smith (Auckland City)
- Francis de Vries (Auckland City)
- Finn Surman (Portland)
- Sam Sutton (Perth Glory)
- Isaac Hughes (Wellington)
🎯 Midfielders
New Zealand’s midfield boasts a blend of experience and promise. Joe Bell and Stamenic control the tempo, with Singh providing creative spark in the final third.
- Joe Bell (Viking)
- Marko Stamenic (Olympiakos)
- Alex Ruffer (Wellington)
- Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg)
- Sarpreet Singh (TSC)
- Matt Sheridan (Wellington)
- Benjamin Old (St. Etienne)
- Matthew Garbett (NAC Breda)
⚽ Attackers
Led by Premier League forward Chris Wood, New Zealand's attack is spearheaded by power and precision. Younger talents like Randall and Waine will add energy and depth.
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney)
- Jesse Randall (Auckland City)
- Logan Rogerson (Auckland City)
- Ben Waine (Port Vale)
- Moses Dyer (Galway United)
- Luke Supyk (Wellington)
- Max Mata (Shrewsbury)
- Elijah Just (Motherwell)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by New Zealand Football.