New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad: Full 26-Man Roster Revealed

The New Zealand Football Federation has officially announced the All Whites’ final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team features a solid mix of European-based professionals and domestic talents, led by veteran striker Chris Wood.

New Zealand Final 26-Man Squad – FIFA World Cup 2026


Goalkeepers (3): 

Max Crocombe (Millwall FC)  

Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdańsk)  

Michael Woud (Auckland FC)

Defenders (11): 

Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix)  

Francis De Vries (Auckland FC)  

Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest)  

Michael Boxall (Minnesota United)  

Liberato Cacace (Wrexham AFC)  

Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC)  

Finn Surman (Portland Timbers)  

Callan Elliot (Auckland FC)  

Tommy Smith (Braintree Town)

Midfielders (5): 

Joe Bell (Viking FK)  

Marko Stamenić (Swansea City)  

Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix)  

Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle)  

Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets)

Forwards (7): 

Matt Garbett (Peterborough United)  

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)  

Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix)  

Eli Just (Motherwell FC)  

Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers)  

Ben Waine (Port Vale)  

Ben Old (Saint-Étienne)  

Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg)  

Jesse Randall (Auckland FC)

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Chris Wood remains the focal point of the attack and will likely captain the side.  

Strong European representation with players such as Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham), Marko Stamenić (Swansea City), and Ben Old (Saint-Étienne).  

A solid defensive unit led by experienced campaigners Michael Boxall and Tommy Smith.  

Promising young talents like Alex Paulsen and Jesse Randall add depth and future potential.  

The squad blends A-League, European, and domestic New Zealand players, giving coach Anthony Hudson a balanced group. 


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