OFC

New Zealand are the sole OFC representative at World Cup 2026. They earned their place through OFC qualifying, where they are by far the dominant nation.

New Zealand have qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times: 1982, 2010, and now 2026. In 2010, they were the only team in South Africa to go unbeaten in group play, drawing all three matches.

No. New Zealand have never advanced past the group stage at a World Cup. However, their 2010 campaign — drawing with Slovakia, Italy (world champions), and Paraguay — showed the All Whites can be competitive against top opposition.

New Zealand are longshots but are not without hope. As a single-nation representative, they punch above their weight in OFC. Their squad features A-League talent plus some European-based players. Advancing from a group would require a major upset, but they are capable of making things difficult for opponents.

OFC receives 1 direct qualification berth for the World Cup. The OFC Nations Cup doubles as a qualifying tournament, with New Zealand typically dominant in the region. The OFC qualifier also sometimes involves an intercontinental play-off match.