Argentina vs New Zealand
Argentina vs New Zealand preview
Argentina vs New Zealand pits Argentina (FIFA #1) against New Zealand (#89) in Group D on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at AT&T Stadium. Argentina go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but New Zealand have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). It sits 130m above sea level in Dallas (Arlington). June/July temperatures in Dallas average a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Argentina have appeared at 19 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Champions, QF, R16, Runner-up, R16). New Zealand have appeared at 3 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Argentina vs New Zealand — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Argentina | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #1 | #89 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | OFC |
| WC appearances | 19 | 3 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1978, 1986, 2022) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | Champions, QF, R16, Runner-up, R16 | DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Lionel Messi | Chris Wood |
| Manager | Lionel Scaloni | Darren Bazeley |
| Players to watch | Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez | Chris Wood, Marko Stamenić, Liberato Cacace |
Get live Argentina vs New Zealand data
// Fetch live data for Argentina vs New Zealand
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-25',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Argentina vs New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina vs New Zealand is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington).
What stage is Argentina vs New Zealand?
Argentina vs New Zealand is a Group Stage fixture in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Argentina vs New Zealand?
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000, opened 2009, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Dallas (Arlington) hosts Argentina vs New Zealand.
Who is favoured to win Argentina vs New Zealand?
Argentina go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #1, with New Zealand ranked #89. Argentina's best World Cup finish is Champions (1978, 1986, 2022); New Zealand's is Group stage. Live odds for Argentina vs New Zealand are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Argentina vs New Zealand?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Argentina vs New Zealand in my timezone?
Argentina vs New Zealand kicks off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Argentina vs New Zealand stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-25) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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