New Zealand

New Zealand, the All Whites, are Oceania's dominant footballing nation, combining the physical, never-beaten spirit synonymous with Kiwi sport. With rugby usually taking the spotlight, the All Whites have nonetheless carved out a proud World Cup history of remarkable resilience.

New Zealand have qualified for two World Cups. They debuted in 1982, losing all three matches, but their 2010 campaign in South Africa produced one of the tournament's quirkiest feats: the All Whites drew all three group games — including a stunning result against defending champions Italy — to finish as the only unbeaten team at the entire tournament, yet were still eliminated. As Oceania's sole automatic qualifier, New Zealand return to the World Cup in 2026.