New Zealand
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New Zealand, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Longest Qualification Path. New Zealand has to travel further than any nation to qualify — including playoffs against South American or Asian opposition.
- $193K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in New Zealand is $193K — ranked #14 of 48 WC nations.
- More Sheep Than Footballers. New Zealand has roughly 5 sheep per person — and still produces enough talent for a World Cup squad.
- All Whites vs All Blacks. Football here lives in the shadow of rugby's All Blacks — but the football team's nickname (All Whites) is just as iconic.
- Oceania's Football Power. New Zealand is the dominant football nation of Oceania — and has now qualified for 3 World Cups.
- Chris Wood. Their crown jewel is valued at $5M — about 6% of the entire New Zealand squad.
- Unbeaten at WC 2010 — and Eliminated. New Zealand went unbeaten at the 2010 World Cup (3 draws) — and still didn't make the knockout round.
- FIFA World #87. New Zealand enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #87 in the world by FIFA, coached by D. Hay.
- Squad Worth $86M. New Zealand's 2026 squad is valued at $86M — #41 of 48 nations, about 5% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- $251.7B Economy. New Zealand's total economy is worth $251.7B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
🇳🇿 New Zealand — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Premier League veteran striker — New Zealand's all-time top scorer.
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Meet the nation
New Zealand combines an Australian-style KiwiSaver retirement scheme with a strong housing market and an enviable lifestyle premium.
Over 3 million New Zealanders — more than half the population — are KiwiSaver members.
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New Zealand FAQ
What is New Zealand's financial personality?
New Zealand is "The Kiwi Investor". New Zealand combines an Australian-style KiwiSaver retirement scheme with a strong housing market and an enviable lifestyle premium.
How wealthy is New Zealand?
New Zealand has a GDP per capita of $48K, a total economy of $251.7B, and median household wealth of $193K. It ranks #14 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is New Zealand's savings rate?
Households in New Zealand save about 6% of disposable income, and 35% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #87 by FIFA, coached by D. Hay, with Chris Wood as their star player (market value $5M). Their full squad is valued at $86M.
Which group is New Zealand in at the 2026 World Cup?
New Zealand is drawn in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are New Zealand's biggest football achievements?
New Zealand's honours include: OFC Nations × 5, WC unbeaten 2010.
