The New Zealand vs Chile international friendly is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM NZDT (which is 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT). The FIFA Series 2026 match will be played at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. The All Whites are using these games as their final home matches before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Chile arrive in Auckland City looking to test a younger squad under Nicolás Córdova.
This is a key preparation fixture for both teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand (All Whites) will use the game to build confidence at home, while Chile (La Roja) aim to test themselves against a physical Oceanian side as they prepare for CONMEBOL qualifying.
New Zealand vs Chile Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Match: New Zealand vs Chile
- Competition: International Friendly / FIFA Series 2026
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM NZT
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
Team News and Analysis
This is a valuable test for both sides. New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley said the All Whites want to use these matches to field their strongest team, give several players game time, and turn performances into results before the World Cup.
Chile’s senior coach Nicolás Córdova has also stressed the long-term value of facing World Cup-bound opposition in Auckland.
Chile come in with a youthful squad that still has some senior experience. Their group includes Guillermo Maripán and Rodrigo Echeverría, but long-time figures Alexis Sánchez, Arturo Vidal, and Gary Medel are absent.
Chile’s attack has been built around Ben Brereton Díaz, Darío Osorio, Alexander Aravena, Vicente Pizarro, Javier Altamirano, and Lawrence Vigouroux in goal.
New Zealand will take on the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Cape Verde, Finland, and Chile before the World Cup.
New Zealand’s own squad is missing several regulars through injury, including Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Matt Garbett, Nando Pijnaker, Sarpreet Singh, and captain Chris Wood. However, the group still has a solid core.
The All Whites have brought in Lachlan Bayliss for his debut call-up, and the squad also includes Kosta Barbarouses, Joe Bell, Tyler Bindon, Francis de Vries, Callum McCowatt, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenić, Ben Old, Jesse Randall, Logan Rogerson, and Ben Waine.
The last meeting between these teams came in a very different era, and Chile’s current squad looks stronger and more balanced than the old Chile sides New Zealand have faced in the past.
Still, home conditions and familiarity with Eden Park should give the All Whites a chance to compete well. That edge is an inference based on the squad lists and venue.
New Zealand vs Chile Starting XI
- New Zealand Starting XI vs Chile: Max Crocombe; Tim Payne, Tyler Bindon, Bill Tuiloma, Francis de Vries; Joe Bell, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenić; Callum McCowatt, Ben Waine, Kosta Barbarouses.
- Chile Starting XI vs New Zealand: Lawrence Vigouroux; Fabián Hormazábal, Guillermo Maripán, Benjamín Kuscevic, Gabriel Suazo; Rodrigo Echeverría, Vicente Pizarro, Felipe Loyola; Darío Osorio, Ben Brereton Díaz, Alexander Aravena.
Key Players to Watch
New Zealand
- Chris Wood – Experienced striker and captain, goal threat on set pieces.
- Sarpreet Singh / Matthew Garbett – Creative midfield options.
- Nando Pijnacker – Solid centre-back.
Chile
- Ben Brereton Díaz – Pace and finishing on the left wing.
- Arturo Vidal / Marcelino Núñez – Midfield control and experience.
- Alexis Sánchez / Eduardo Vargas – Veteran attacking threat.
Prediction
Chile look a little stronger on paper because of their attacking variety and experience at the back, but New Zealand should be competitive at home and will want to finish their Auckland series strongly.
Chile’s quality in wide areas and in transition gives them the edge, though. That is an inference based on the squad lists, venue, and team news.
- Prediction: New Zealand 1-2 Chile.
Where to Watch New Zealand vs Chile
- USA: Likely on ESPN+, fuboTV, or Paramount+ (check local listings).
- New Zealand: Sky Sport or Spark Sport.
- Chile: Chilevisión or TNT Sports.
- Broadcast: Live and free on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2.
- Global: FIFA+ (free in many countries) and official YouTube channels for highlights.
When is New Zealand vs Chile?
The New Zealand All Whites will play Chile on Monday, 30 March 2026, as part of the FIFA International Window.
Where is the match being played?
Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
What time does it kick off?
7:00 PM NZT.
Is this a competitive match?
No, it is an international friendly in the FIFA Series.
Who are the key players?
For New Zealand, Marko Stamenić and Kosta Barbarouses stand out; for Chile, the biggest names are Ben Brereton Díaz and Darío Osorio.
