Attacking threat
Chris Wood
Chris Wood is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for New Zealand.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Liberato Cacace
Liberato Cacace gives New Zealand balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Matt Garbett
Matt Garbett anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure New Zealand look without the ball.
Retailer searches
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Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
New Zealand still lean on a #111111 home identity with #ffffff contrast cues in the current cycle.
Nike era
Nike shape the current World Cup look for New Zealand.
2026 reveal window
March 23, 2026 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who is in the New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Chris Wood, Liberato Cacace, Matt Garbett, with Darren Bazeley as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the New Zealand head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Darren Bazeley leads New Zealand into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this New Zealand squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.