How to Watch World Cup 2026 in New Zealand
Complete guide to every TV channel and streaming service showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in New Zealand. Updated for all 104 matches — June 11 to July 19, 2026.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in New Zealand
How to Stream World Cup 2026 in New Zealand
TVNZ+ streams New Zealand's World Cup matches free. Sky Sport Now offers full subscription streaming.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in New Zealand — Full Broadcast Guide
New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup and TVNZ provides free-to-air coverage of the All Whites' matches. Sky Sport NZ covers all 104 matches. New Zealand are in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and Iran.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, there is more World Cup football than ever before. New Zealand fans can expect matches spread throughout the day due to the North American time zones.
The World Cup 2026 Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. All major broadcasters in New Zealand will carry the Final live.
🇳🇿 New Zealand World Cup 2026 Squad— Group G
| # | Player | Club | Age | Ht | Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Max Crocombe Goalkeeper | Millwall | 32 | 194cm | right |
| 1 |  Alex Paulsen Goalkeeper | Lechia Gdańsk | 23 | 183cm | — |
| 12 |  Michael Woud Goalkeeper | Auckland FC | 27 | 196cm | left |
| — |  Tyler Bindon Defender | Nottingham Forest | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Michael Boxall Defender | Minnesota United | 37 | 188cm | right |
| 13 |  Liberato Cacace Defender | Wrexham | 25 | 170cm | — |
| 3 |  Francis de Vries Defender | Auckland FC | 31 | 188cm | left |
| 17 |  Callan Elliot Defender | Auckland FC | 26 | 175cm | — |
| 6 |  Tim Payne Defender | Wellington Phoenix | 32 | 179cm | — |
| — |  Nando Pijnaker Defender | Auckland FC | 27 | 192cm | left |
| 14 |  Tommy Smith Defender | Braintree Town | 34 | 186cm | right |
| — |  Finn Surman Defender | Portland Timbers | — | — | — |
| — |  Lachlan Bayliss Midfielder | Newcastle Jets | — | — | — |
| — |  Joe Bell Midfielder | Viking FK | 27 | 182cm | right |
| 14 |  Matt Garbett Midfielder | Peterborough United | 24 | 182cm | — |
| 29 |  Ben Old Midfielder | Saint-Étienne | 30 | 175cm | right |
| 14 |  Alex Rufer Midfielder | Wellington Phoenix | 29 | 184cm | — |
| — |  Sarpreet Singh Midfielder | Wellington Phoenix | 27 | 175cm | left |
| 10 |  Marko Stamenic Midfielder | Swansea City | 24 | 188cm | both |
| 13 |  Ryan Thomas Midfielder | PEC Zwolle | — | — | — |
| — |  Chris Wood Forward | Nottingham Forest | 49 | 180cm | right |
| 11 |  Kosta Barbarouses Forward | Western Sydney Wanderers | 36 | 171cm | both |
| — |  Eli Just Forward | Motherwell | 41 | — | — |
| 21 |  Callum McCowatt Forward | Silkeborg | 27 | 179cm | — |
| 9 |  Jesse Randall Forward | Auckland FC | 23 | 176cm | — |
| — |  Ben Waine Forward | Port Vale | 24 | 179cm | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in New Zealand?
The World Cup 2026 in New Zealand is broadcast on TVNZ (TVNZ 1), Sky Sport NZ. TVNZ+ streams New Zealand's World Cup matches free. Sky Sport Now offers full subscription streaming.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in New Zealand?
Yes — there is free-to-air World Cup coverage available in New Zealand. Check the channel list above for free options.
What time are World Cup 2026 matches in New Zealand?
Matches are played in North American time zones. In New Zealand (NZST (UTC+12) — early morning for North American matches), group stage matches typically kick off at various times throughout the day and evening. Check LiveFootballOnSat's schedule for exact kick-off times converted to your local timezone.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 abroad from New Zealand?
Outside New Zealand? A VPN set to New Zealand gives access to TVNZ+ free streams. NordVPN and ExpressVPN are the most popular options for accessing geo-restricted streams.