New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
New Zealand viewers get daytime Group G kickoffs, with TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ carrying the NZST viewing route.
TVNZ controls New Zealand's World Cup 2026 route across TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+. New Zealand viewers can watch every All Whites group match free, while the TVNZ+ Event Pass carries all 104 matches. The New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule now matters because the All Whites have one point from two Group G games. New Zealand drew 2-2 with IR Iran, then lost 3-1 to Egypt in Vancouver.
Mexico vs South Africa started the tournament at 7:00 a.m. NZST on Friday, June 12. New Zealand vs Belgium is now the key local TV appointment at 3:00 p.m. NZST on Saturday, June 27 at BC Place Vancouver. A win gives New Zealand a realistic qualification path, while a draw leaves them waiting on Iran vs Egypt and third-place tiebreakers. Those dates are easier to track with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule.
New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | TVNZ |
| TV channel | TVNZ (TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ Event Pass daily listings) |
| Streaming platform | TVNZ+ |
| Free or paid | Mixed access — selected matches free, full tournament on TVNZ+ Event Pass |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | English |
| Opening match kickoff | June 12, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 7:00 a.m. NZST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 20, 2026 — 7:00 a.m. NZST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| New Zealand team qualified | Yes |
| New Zealand team group | Group G |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in New Zealand — TV and Online
On TV — TVNZ
TVNZ is the television route New Zealand viewers should track for World Cup 2026. FIFA's official broadcaster list names TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, and TVNZ+ Pay Pass for New Zealand, while TVNZ confirms all 104 matches live on TVNZ+ Event Pass with selected free matches. Every All Whites group fixture remains part of the free headline package. The daily task is checking whether each non-New Zealand fixture sits on free TV or inside the Event Pass.
Online and Mobile — TVNZ+
TVNZ+ is the main digital route for phones, tablets, browsers, and connected screens in New Zealand. The broadcaster's World Cup 2026 hub is live, and the Event Pass unlocks the full tournament across live matches, replays, and highlights. Test your login before New Zealand vs Belgium. That check matters because the match could decide whether All Whites fans keep watching with knockout stakes.
New Zealand FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (NZST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, June 12 | 7:00 AM NZST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 12 | 2:00 PM NZST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 13 | 7:00 AM NZST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 PM NZST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 AM NZST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 AM NZST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 PM NZST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 14 | 4:00 PM NZST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 15 | 5:00 AM NZST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 15 | 8:00 AM NZST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 15 | 11:00 AM NZST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 15 | 2:00 PM NZST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 4:00 AM NZST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 AM NZST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 10:00 AM NZST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 PM NZST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 AM NZST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 AM NZST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 1:00 PM NZST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00 PM NZST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 AM NZST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 18 | 8:00 AM NZST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 18 | 11:00 AM NZST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 PM NZST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 19 | 4:00 AM NZST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 19 | 7:00 AM NZST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 19 | 10:00 AM NZST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 19 | 1:00 PM NZST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 AM NZST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 AM NZST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12:30 PM NZST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 20 | 3:00 PM NZST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 21 | 5:00 AM NZST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 21 | 8:00 AM NZST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 21 | 12:00 PM NZST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 21 | 4:00 PM NZST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:00 AM NZST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 AM NZST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 22 | 10:00 AM NZST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 22 | 1:00 PM NZST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 AM NZST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 AM NZST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM NZST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 3:00 PM NZST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 5:00 AM NZST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 AM NZST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 AM NZST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 PM NZST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 AM NZST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 AM NZST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 AM NZST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 AM NZST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 1:00 PM NZST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | TVNZ |
| Thursday, June 25 | 1:00 PM NZST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 AM NZST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 AM NZST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 AM NZST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 AM NZST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 2:00 PM NZST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | TVNZ |
| Friday, June 26 | 2:00 PM NZST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 7:00 AM NZST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 7:00 AM NZST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 PM NZST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 PM NZST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 PM NZST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 PM NZST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 9:00 AM NZST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 9:00 AM NZST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:30 AM NZST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:30 AM NZST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 2:00 PM NZST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | TVNZ |
| Sunday, June 28 | 2:00 PM NZST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | TVNZ |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, June 29 | 7:00 AM NZST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 5:00 AM NZST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 8:30 AM NZST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 1:00 PM NZST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 5:00 AM NZST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 9:00 AM NZST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 1:00 PM NZST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Thursday, July 2 | 4:00 AM NZST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Thursday, July 2 | 8:00 AM NZST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Thursday, July 2 | 12:00 PM NZST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Friday, July 3 | 7:00 AM NZST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Friday, July 3 | 11:00 AM NZST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Friday, July 3 | 3:00 PM NZST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Saturday, July 4 | 6:00 AM NZST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Saturday, July 4 | 10:00 AM NZST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| Saturday, July 4 | 1:30 PM NZST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | TVNZ |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 5 | 5:00 AM NZST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Sunday, July 5 | 9:00 AM NZST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Monday, July 6 | 8:00 AM NZST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Monday, July 6 | 12:00 PM NZST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00 AM NZST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 12:00 PM NZST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 4:00 AM NZST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 8:00 AM NZST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | TVNZ |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, July 10 | 8:00 AM NZST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | TVNZ |
| Saturday, July 11 | 7:00 AM NZST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | TVNZ |
| Sunday, July 12 | 9:00 AM NZST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | TVNZ |
| Sunday, July 12 | 1:00 PM NZST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | TVNZ |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Wednesday, July 15 | 7:00 AM NZST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | TVNZ |
| Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 AM NZST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | TVNZ |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 9:00 AM NZST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | TVNZ |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, July 20 | 7:00 AM NZST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | TVNZ |
New Zealand Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
New Zealand are in Group G — FIFA World Cup 2026 with Belgium, Egypt, and IR Iran. The New Zealand squad sit fourth with one point after two matches. Egypt lead the group with four points, while IR Iran and Belgium both have two. Follow the wider FIFA World Cup 2026 picture because Group G can still shift on the final day.
| Date | Kickoff (NZST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 p.m. NZST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | TVNZ |
| Monday, June 22 | 1:00 p.m. NZST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | TVNZ |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 p.m. NZST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | TVNZ |
The local watch pattern now points to one decisive afternoon fixture. IR Iran vs New Zealand and New Zealand vs Egypt both kicked off at 1:00 p.m. NZST, while New Zealand vs Belgium starts at 3:00 p.m. NZST on June 27. New Zealand need a win to take control of their route. A draw would leave them dependent on Iran vs Egypt, goal difference, and the wider third-place table.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in New Zealand?
New Zealand should be treated as a mixed World Cup 2026 market rather than a fully free one. TVNZ has confirmed selected free coverage, including every All Whites group match, while the full 104-match tournament sits on the TVNZ+ Event Pass.
If you mainly want New Zealand matches, the free route should cover the biggest home demand. If you want every group game and the full knockout bracket, keep the Event Pass ready before the tournament gets deeper. The rights answer is already clear. The practical choice depends on how much of the competition you plan to watch.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in New Zealand?
New Zealand viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 through TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, with all 104 matches available on TVNZ+ Event Pass.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in New Zealand?
New Zealand has a mixed World Cup 2026 setup because selected matches are free, including every All Whites group match, while the full tournament is on TVNZ+ Event Pass.
What time does the World Cup start in New Zealand?
The opening match started at 7:00 a.m. NZST in New Zealand on Friday, June 12. Mexico vs South Africa was the first local New Zealand kickoff of the tournament.
What time does New Zealand play at World Cup 2026?
New Zealand already played IR Iran and Egypt at 1:00 p.m. NZST. New Zealand vs Belgium starts at 3:00 p.m. NZST on Saturday, June 27.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in New Zealand?
Yes, New Zealand viewers can stream through TVNZ+ on mobile devices, with the full tournament available through Event Pass access.
TVNZ gives New Zealand a clear mixed World Cup 2026 route through TVNZ 1 for free headline coverage and TVNZ+ Event Pass for the full bracket. Keep the app ready before New Zealand vs Belgium and check whether each non-All Whites match sits on free TV or inside the pass. That simple check matters most as Group G reaches its final matchday.
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