2026 in New Zealand association football

Football in New Zealand
Season2026

The 2026 season is the 136th competitive association football season in New Zealand.

National teams

New Zealand men's national football team

Main article: New Zealand men's national football team

2026 FIFA Series

Main article: 2026 FIFA Series
This article is about the men's teams participation in the 2026 FIFA Series. For the women's teams participation, see 2026 FIFA Series (women's matches).
2026 FIFA Series
Tournament details
Host countriesAustralia
Azerbaijan
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
Rwanda
Uzbekistan
Dates25–31 March
Teams36 (from 6 confederations)
Venue12 (in 10 host cities)
← 2024

The 2026 FIFA Series will be the second edition of the FIFA Series, an invitational Association football tournament promoted by FIFA that features friendly matches between national teams from different continental confederations. The men's section of the 2026 edition will feature nine different four-team series taking place across eight host countries during the FIFA window of 25–31 March.[1]

Background

Following the success of the pilot phase of the tournament, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the second edition for 2026 during his speech at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024.[2][3]

On 18 October 2024, FIFA invited member associations to host and/or participate in the 2026 edition.[4] Member associations could apply to organize one or more four-team series (which could include their own national team) or to participate in a series in which they would contest two matches against opponents of a similar level and probably from different continental confederations.[5]

Initially, nine host countries were announced, including Australia,[6] Azerbaijan,[7] Indonesia,[8] Kazakhstan,[9] Mauritius,[10] Puerto Rico,[11] Rwanda and Uzbekistan,[12][13] with New Zealand joining later.[14][15] However, Mauritius had to withdraw from organizing their series as their national team will have to compete in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification preliminary round during the same FIFA window in March 2026, so this series was moved to Rwanda,[16][17] which will host two series,[18] reducing the number of host countries to eight.

Participating teams

The following teams are scheduled to participate in the 2026 event.[19]

Series Team Confederation FIFA Rankings
January 2026[20]
Australia  Australia AFC 27
 Cameroon CAF 45
 China AFC 93
 Curaçao CONCACAF 81
Azerbaijan  Azerbaijan UEFA 127
 Oman AFC 78
 Saint Lucia CONCACAF 167
 Sierra Leone CAF 120
Indonesia  Bulgaria UEFA 87
 Indonesia AFC 122
 Saint Kitts and Nevis CONCACAF 154
 Solomon Islands OFC 152
Kazakhstan  Comoros CAF 106
 Kazakhstan UEFA 114
 Kuwait AFC 135
 Namibia CAF 118
New Zealand  Cape Verde CAF 67
 Chile CONMEBOL 55
 Finland UEFA 75
 New Zealand OFC 85
Puerto Rico  American Samoa OFC 184
 Guam AFC 201
 Puerto Rico CONCACAF 156
 U.S. Virgin Islands CONCACAF 207
Rwanda A  Estonia UEFA 129
 Grenada CONCACAF 164
 Kenya CAF 113
 Rwanda CAF 130
Rwanda B  Aruba CONCACAF 191
 Liechtenstein UEFA 205
 Macau AFC 193
 Tanzania CAF 110
Uzbekistan  Gabon CAF 86
 Trinidad and Tobago CONCACAF 97
 Uzbekistan AFC 52
 Venezuela CONMEBOL 50

By confederation

Confederation Number of teams
AFC 8
CAF 9
CONCACAF 8
CONMEBOL 2
OFC 3
UEFA 6

Venues

Location of the 2026 FIFA Series venues
Country City Stadium Capacity
Australia Sydney Accor Stadium 83,000
Melbourne AAMI Park 30,500
Azerbaijan Baku Dalga Arena 6,500
Sumgait Sumgayit City Stadium 9,502
Indonesia Jakarta Gelora Bung Karno Stadium 77,193
Kazakhstan Astana Astana Arena 30,244
New Zealand Auckland Eden Park 50,000
Puerto Rico Bayamón Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium 12,500
Rwanda Kigali Amahoro Stadium 45,508
Kigali Pelé Stadium 7,000
Uzbekistan Tashkent Bunyodkor Stadium 34,800
Pakhtakor Central Stadium 35,000

Series

All times are local as listed by FIFA.[21][22] Each team's confederation is indicated in brackets.

Australia

The FIFA Series Australia will take place in Sydney on 27 March 2026 and Melbourne on 31 March 2026. It will involve the hosts Australia (AFC), China (AFC), Cameroon (CAF) and Curaçao (CONCACAF).[23]

China Match 1 Curaçao
Australia Match 2 Cameroon
Cameroon Match 3 China
Australia Match 4 Curaçao

Azerbaijan

The FIFA Series Azerbaijan will take place in Baku and Sumgait on 27 and 30 March 2026, and will involve the host Azerbaijan (UEFA), Oman (AFC), Saint Lucia (CONCACAF) and Sierra Leone (CAF).[24]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
27 March – Sumgait
 
 
 Azerbaijan
 
30 March – Sumgait
 
 Saint Lucia
 
Winners Match 1
 
27 March – Baku
 
Winners Match 2
 
 Oman
 
 
 Sierra Leone
 
Third place play-off
 
 
30 March – Baku
 
 
Losers Match 1
 
 
Losers Match 2

Semi-finals

Oman Match 2 Sierra Leone
Azerbaijan Match 1 Saint Lucia

Third place play-off

Losers Match 1Match 3Losers Match 2

Final

Winners Match 1Match 4Winners Match 2

Indonesia

The FIFA Series Indonesia will take place in Jakarta, and will involve the host Indonesia (AFC), Bulgaria (UEFA), Saint Kitts and Nevis (CONCACAF) and the Solomon Islands (OFC).[25][26][27]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
27 March – Jakarta
 
 
 Indonesia
 
30 March – Jakarta
 
 Saint Kitts and Nevis
 
Winners Match 2
 
27 March – Jakarta
 
Winners Match 1
 
 Solomon Islands
 
 
 Bulgaria
 
Third place play-off
 
 
30 March – Jakarta
 
 
Losers Match 2
 
 
Losers Match 1

Semi-finals

Solomon Islands Match 1 Bulgaria
Indonesia Match 2 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Third place play-off

Losers Match 2Match 3Losers Match 1

Final

Winners Match 2Match 4Winners Match 1

Kazakhstan

The FIFA Series Kazakhstan will take place in Astana on 25 and 28 March 2026, and will involve the hosts Kazakhstan (UEFA), Comoros (CAF), Kuwait (AFC) and Namibia (CAF).[28][29]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
25 March – Astana
 
 
 Kazakhstan
 
28 March – Astana
 
 Comoros
 
Winners Match 1
 
25 March – Astana
 
Winners Match 2
 
 Kuwait
 
 
 Namibia
 
Third place play-off
 
 
28 March – Astana
 
 
Losers Match 1
 
 
Losers Match 2

Semi-finals

Kazakhstan Match 1 Comoros
Kuwait Match 2 Namibia

Third place play-off

Losers Match 1Match 3Losers Match 2

Final

Winners Match 1Match 4Winners Match 2

New Zealand

The FIFA Series New Zealand will take place in Auckland on 27 and 30 March 2026, and will involve the hosts New Zealand (OFC), Cape Verde (CAF), Chile (CONMEBOL) and Finland (UEFA).[30] All fixtures will be the first international meeting between the sides,[31] except for New Zealand vs. Chile, who have faced each other four times previously (all friendlies), with three wins for the South Americans and one scoreless draw.[32]

Chile Match 1 Cape Verde
New Zealand Match 2 Finland
Cape Verde Match 3 Finland
New Zealand Match 4 Chile

Puerto Rico

The FIFA Series Puerto Rico will take place in Bayamón, and will involve the host Puerto Rico (CONCACAF), American Samoa (OFC), Guam (AFC), and the U.S. Virgin Islands (CONCACAF).[11]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
25 March – Bayamón
 
 
 U.S. Virgin Islands
 
28 March – Bayamón
 
 American Samoa
 
Winners Match 1
 
25 March – Bayamón
 
Winners Match 2
 
 Puerto Rico
 
 
 Guam
 
Third place play-off
 
 
28 March – Bayamón
 
 
Losers Match 1
 
 
Losers Match 2

Semi-finals

U.S. Virgin Islands Match 1 American Samoa
Puerto Rico Match 2 Guam

Third place play-off

Losers Match 1Match 3Losers Match 2

Final

Winners Match 1Match 4Winners Match 2

Rwanda A

The FIFA Series Rwanda A will take place in Kigali, and will involve the host Rwanda (CAF), Estonia (UEFA), Grenada (CONCACAF) and Kenya (CAF).

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
27 March – Kigali (Amahoro)
 
 
 Rwanda
 
30 March – Kigali (Amahoro)
 
 Grenada
 
Winners Match 1
 
27 March – Kigali (Amahoro)
 
Winners Match 2
 
 Kenya
 
 
 Estonia
 
Third place play-off
 
 
30 March – Kigali (Amahoro)
 
 
Losers Match 1
 
 
Losers Match 2

Semi-finals

Kenya Match 2 Estonia
Rwanda Match 1 Grenada

Third place play-off

Losers Match 1Match 5Losers Match 2

Final

Winners Match 1Match 6Winners Match 2

Rwanda B

The FIFA Series Rwanda B will take place in Kigali, and will involve Aruba (CONCACAF), Liechtenstein (UEFA), Macau (AFC), and Tanzania (CAF). Originally scheduled to take place in Mauritius, this series was moved to Rwanda after Mauritius withdrew from hosting it, with Tanzania replacing them in the matches.[33]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
26 March – Kigali (Kigali Pelé)
 
 
 Aruba
 
29 March – Kigali (Kigali Pelé)
 
 Macau
 
Winners Match 3
 
26 March – Kigali (Kigali Pelé)
 
Winners Match 4
 
 Tanzania
 
 
 Liechtenstein
 
Third place play-off
 
 
29 March – Kigali (Kigali Pelé)
 
 
Losers Match 3
 
 
Losers Match 4

Semi-finals

Aruba Match 3 Macau
Tanzania Match 4 Liechtenstein

Third place play-off

Losers Match 3Match 7Losers Match 4

Final

Winners Match 3Match 8Winners Match 4

Uzbekistan

The FIFA Series Uzbekistan will take place in Tashkent on 27 and 30 March 2026, and will involve the hosts Uzbekistan (AFC), Gabon (CAF), Trinidad and Tobago (CONCACAF) and Venezuela (CONMEBOL).[34]

Venezuela Match 1 Trinidad and Tobago
Uzbekistan Match 2 Gabon
Trinidad and Tobago Match 3 Gabon
Uzbekistan Match 4 Venezuela

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Gianni Infantino emphasises FIFA's mission to grow football globally in FIFA Congress address". FIFA. 17 May 2024.
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27 March 2026 (2026-03-27) New Zealand  v  Finland Auckland, New Zealand
19:00 UTC+13 Stadium: Eden Park
30 March 2026 (2026-03-30) New Zealand  v  Chile Auckland, New Zealand
19:00 UTC+13 Stadium: Eden Park

2026 FIFA World Cup

Main article: 2026 FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup Group L
Main article: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage
2  Egypt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3  Iran 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking
4  New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: June 15, 2026. Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
15 June 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Iran  v  New Zealand Inglewood, United States
18:00 UTC−7 Report Stadium: SoFi Stadium
21 June 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G New Zealand  v  Egypt Vancouver, Canada
18:00 UTC−7 Report Stadium: BC Place
26 June 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G New Zealand  v  Belgium Vancouver, Canada
20:00 UTC−7 Report Stadium: BC Place

New Zealand women's national football team

Main article: New Zealand women's national football team

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Main article: 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (OFC)
Second round
Main article: 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (OFC) § Second round

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  New Zealand 3 3 0 0 19 0 +19 9 Advance to the third round — — 8–0 8–0
2  American Samoa 3 2 0 1 2 3 −1 6 0–3 — 1–0 —
3  Samoa 3 1 0 2 2 10 −8 3 — — — 2–1
4  Solomon Islands (H) 3 0 0 3 1 11 −10 0 — 0–1 — —
Source: OFC
(H) Hosts
27 February 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification New Zealand  8–0  Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
13:00 UTC+11
  • Brown 1', 13', 39'
  • Kitching 65'
  • Aisei 82' (o.g.)
  • Elliott 83', 89'
  • Jackson 90+7'
 Report (FIFA) Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Mu Mingxin (China)
2 March 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification New Zealand  8–0  Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands
17:00 UTC+11
Report (FIFA) Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 400
Referee: Gulshoda Saitkulova (Uzbekistan)
5 March 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification American Samoa  0–3  New Zealand Honiara, Solomon Islands
13:00 UTC+11 Report (FIFA)
Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Mu Mingxin (China)
Third round
Main article: 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (OFC) § Third round
12 April 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification New Zealand  v  Fiji Hamilton, New Zealand
Stadium: FMG Stadium Waikato

New Zealand national under-20 football team

Main article: New Zealand national under-20 football team

2026 OFC U-19 Men's Championship

New Zealand women's national under-20 football team

Main article: New Zealand women's national under-20 football team

New Zealand national under-17 football team

Main article: New Zealand national under-17 football team

2026 OFC U-16 Men's Championship

Main article: 2026 OFC U-16 Men's Championship

New Zealand women's national under-17 football team

Main article: New Zealand women's national under-17 football team

2026 OFC U-16 Women's Championship

Main article: 2026 OFC U-16 Women's Championship
Group A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Knockout stage
2  Solomon Islands 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3  Fiji 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Qualifying winner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 5 September 2026. Source: OFC

OFC competitions

OFC Professional League

Main article: 2026 OFC Professional League

Circuit series

Main article: 2026 OFC Professional League circuit series
Auckland FC

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Auckland FC 10 7 2 1 17 5 +12 23 Qualification for Leaders play-off group
2 South Melbourne 10 5 4 1 27 12 +15 19
3 Bula FC 11 4 3 4 11 12 −1 15
4 Solomon Kings 11 4 3 4 9 12 −3 15
5 Vanuatu United 11 3 4 4 17 19 −2 13 Qualification for Challengers play-off group
Updated to match(es) played on 19 March 2026. Source: OFC Pro League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Head to head goals scored; 7) Disciplinary record; 8) Coin toss[1]
Home teamScoreAway team
Auckland FC 3–0 South Island United
Auckland FC 3–1 Vanuatu United
Auckland FC 1–0 Bula FC
PNG Hekari 0–2 Auckland FC
Tahiti United 0–4 Auckland FC
Auckland FC 1–3 Solomon Kings
South Melbourne 1–1 Auckland FC
South Island United Pptd. Auckland FC
Auckland FC 1–0 Tahiti United
Solomon Kings 14 Mar Auckland FC
Vanuatu United 18 Mar Auckland FC
Auckland FC 12 Apr South Melbourne
Auckland FC 15 Apr PNG Hekari
Bula FC 18 Apr Auckland FC
South Island United

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
4 Solomon Kings 11 4 3 4 9 12 −3 15 Qualification for Leaders play-off group
5 Vanuatu United 11 3 4 4 17 19 −2 13 Qualification for Challengers play-off group
6 South Island United 10 3 4 3 16 18 −2 13
7 Tahiti United 10 2 4 4 10 16 −6 10
8 PNG Hekari (W) 11 1 2 8 12 25 −13 5
Updated to match(es) played on 19 March 2026. Source: OFC Pro League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Head to head goals scored; 7) Disciplinary record; 8) Coin toss[1]
(W) Assured of a bottom four finish
Home teamScoreAway team
Auckland FC 3–0 South Island United
South Island United 2–1 Vanuatu United
South Island United 3–3 South Melbourne
Solomon Kings 0–0 South Island United
PNG Hekari 1–2 South Island United
Tahiti United 2–2 South Island United
South Island United Pptd. Auckland FC
South Melbourne 4–1 South Island United
Bula FC 0–0 South Island United
South Island United 14 Mar PNG Hekari
South Island United 19 Mar Bula FC
Vanuatu United 11 Apr South Island United
South Island United 14 Apr Tahiti United
South Island United 17 Apr Solomon Kings

OFC Champions League

Main article: 2026 OFC Champions League

OFC Women's Champions League

Men's football

League Promoted to league Relegated from league
Northern League
Central League
Southern League

National League

Main article: 2026 New Zealand National League

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Auckland FC Reserves[a] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Wellington Phoenix Reserves[a] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Northern League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to Grand Final
4 Northern League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Northern League 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Northern League 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Central League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Central League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Central League 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Southern League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Southern League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: September 2026. Source: New Zealand Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record[2]
Notes:

Grand final

Northern League

Main article: 2026 New Zealand National League § 2026 Northern League

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Auckland City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Winner of Northern League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Auckland FC Reserves[a] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to National League Championship
3 Auckland United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Bay Olympic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Birkenhead United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 East Coast Bays 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Eastern Suburbs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Fencibles United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Manukau United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Melville United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Tauranga City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to NRFL Championship
12 Western Springs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 21 March 2026. Source: NRF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[2]
Notes:
  1. ^ Auckland FC Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase and cannot be relegated due to the A-League Men requirements.[3]

Central League

Main article: 2026 New Zealand National League § 2026 Central League

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Western 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Winner of Central League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Island Bay United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to National League Championship
3 Miramar Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Napier City Rovers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Petone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Upper Hutt City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Waterside Karori 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Wellington Olympic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Wellington Phoenix Reserves[a] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to National League Championship
10 Western Suburbs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Central League 2
First match(es) will be played: 28 March 2026. Source: Capital Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[2]
Notes:
  1. ^ Wellington Phoenix Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase and cannot be relegated due to the A-League Men requirements.[4]

Southern League

Main article: 2026 New Zealand National League § 2026 Southern League

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Cashmere Technical 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Winner of Southern League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Christchurch United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to National League Championship
3 Coastal Spirit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Dunedin City Royals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Ferrymead Bays 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Nelson Suburbs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Nomads United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Northern 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Selwyn United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Wānaka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegated to the Nelson Premiership/Canterbury Premiership/Southern Premiership
First match(es) will be played: 21 March 2026. Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[2]

Cup Competitions

Chatham Cup

Final


Women's football

National Women's League

2026 New Zealand Women's National League

Grand final

NRFL Women’s Premiership

Cup Competitions

Kate Sheppard Cup

Final

References

  1. ^ a b "OFC Professional League Competition Regulations" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "National League Regulations 2026". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  3. ^ "National League Regulations 2022: Article 12". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  4. ^ "National League Regulations 2022: Article 12". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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