{"id":31947,"date":"2025-12-09T18:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T23:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T23:09:41","slug":"get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the 2026 World Cup: Complete Schedule, Venues, Dates, and Times for New Zealand!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/#When_is_the_World_Cup_How_can_I_watch_it\" >When is the World Cup? How can I watch it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/#What_is_the_New_Zealand_group_and_who_are_its_adversaries\" >What is the New Zealand group and who are its adversaries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/#What_is_New_Zealands_World_Cup_schedule\" >What is New Zealand&#8217;s World Cup schedule?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-complete-schedule-venues-dates-and-times-for-new-zealand\/#Fan_Take\" >Fan Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Chris Wood and the New Zealand football team are now aware of their journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, having learned about their group stage competitors, match venues, and schedules.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_World_Cup_How_can_I_watch_it\"><\/span>When is the World Cup? How can I watch it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament, hosted by three nations, will conclude with the final match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can catch all the World Cup coverage, including live games, highlights, analysis, and full replays, on the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_New_Zealand_group_and_who_are_its_adversaries\"><\/span>What is the New Zealand group and who are its adversaries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>New Zealand is placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and Iran.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_New_Zealands_World_Cup_schedule\"><\/span>What is New Zealand&#8217;s World Cup schedule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The official draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on December 5 revealed New Zealand&#8217;s three group stage matches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 15: New Zealand vs. Iran \u2014 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA (9 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li>June 21: New Zealand vs. Egypt \u2014 BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (9 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li>June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium \u2014 BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (11 PM ET)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Want great articles delivered straight to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account to follow leagues, teams, and players, and receive personalized newsletters daily!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_Take\"><\/span>Fan Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts as it highlights New Zealand&#8217;s competitive spirit on a global stage. Their matches against formidable opponents could inspire many young players and elevate the profile of soccer in New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chris Wood and the New Zealand football team are now aware of their journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, having learned about their group stage competitors, match venues, and schedules. When is the World Cup? How can I watch it? 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