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New Zealand most-used starting XI3 MATCHES
New Zealand's most-used starting XI this season, across 3 official matches, was Crocombe in goal, a back four of Tim Payne, Surman, Cacace and Boxall, and Just and Wood further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 3 of the last 3 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for New Zealand this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
MEET THE TEAM
New Zealand at the World Cup
GROUP HSQUAD 26 PLAYERS
NZL
New Zealand
NZL
Est. 1891
Kit
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WC
Head Coach
D. Bazeley
EnglandSince Jul 2023
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 3 of last 3
4-2-3-1
100%
Most Common New Zealand Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
15
Crocombe
GK·3 starts
2
Tim Payne
DEF·3 starts
20
Surman
DEF·3 starts
13
Cacace
DEF·3 starts
15
Boxall
DEF·2 starts
6
Joe Bell
MID·3 starts
6
Stamenić
MID·3 starts
10
Sarpreet Singh
MID·3 starts
20
Callum McCowatt
MID·2 starts
8
Just
FWD·3 starts
11
Wood
FWD·3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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FIXTURES
New Zealand fixtures
OFF-SEASON
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RECENT RESULTS
Stats & Facts
New Zealand
- Who started New Zealand's last match?
- New Zealand's starting XI on 27 Jun 2026 in the World Cup (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Tyler Bindon, Liberato Cacace, Marko Stamenić, Joe Bell, Ryan Thomas, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just, Chris Wood.
- What was New Zealand's last result?
- New Zealand lost to Belgium 1–5 on 27 Jun 2026.
- Who takes penalties for New Zealand?
- C. Wood is New Zealand's first choice penalty taker.
- Who has made the most starts for New Zealand this season?
- Liberato Cacace leads with 3 starts for New Zealand across all competitions this season.
- What formation does New Zealand use most often?
- New Zealand have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which New Zealand goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Max Crocombe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand defender has started the most this season?
- Liberato Cacace has made the most starts as defender for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand midfielder has started the most this season?
- Sarpreet Singh has made the most starts as midfielder for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand forward has started the most this season?
- Chris Wood has made the most starts as forward for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
Squad · 26 players
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