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New Zealand

Team Outlook

New Zealand face an uphill battle to advance, likely finishing bottom. Their key strength is physicality and aerial threat from set pieces. Key weakness is a significant talent gap against top sides and limited top-level experience. Star player: Chris Wood, a powerful target man and proven scorer.

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New Zealand · Group Fixtures

Group G · Match 15Mon, Jun 15

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Iran (20) are tactically disciplined and physically strong, while New Zealand (104) lack top-level experience. Iran's organized defense and quick transitions should control the game. New Zealand may hold out for a while but Iran's quality up front, led by Azmoun, will decide. Iran win likely.

Group G · Match 40Sun, Jun 21

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Egypt (34) enter as favorites with Salah's threat. New Zealand (104) are physical but technically inferior. Egypt's passing and movement should create chances. However, NZ can be resilient. A narrow win for Egypt is most probable, but a draw is possible if they fail to finish.

Group G · Match 64Fri, Jun 26

Belgium (3) overwhelm New Zealand (104) in every aspect. Belgium's fluid attack and pressing will be too much. NZ will defend deep but lack pace to counter. Expect a multi-goal rout for Belgium as they showcase their depth. De Bruyne orchestrates.