Benjamin Waine – New Zealand | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Benjamin Waine
Benjamin Peter Waine
Date of BirthJune 11, 2001 (age 25)
Place of BirthWellington, New Zealand
Height / Weight179 / 78
PositionForward
Current ClubPort Vale
88
Career
Appearances
18
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Oceania | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| EFL Trophy | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| League One | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| League One | 34 | 2 | 0 |
| Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OFC Nations Cup | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Olympics Men | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 88 | 18 | 1 |
5
Int'l
Caps
2
Int'l
Goals
New Zealand International
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World Cup 2026
Group G →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 |  Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2026 tournament outlook
Benjamin Waine will represent New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, Iran. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Iran at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. As a forward, Waine will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. New Zealand's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2010 — unbeaten). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup
Benjamin Waine is part of the New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Darren Bazeley, alongside M. Crocombe, J. McGarry, J. Bell, and L. Rogerson among the key players.
View full New Zealand team profile →Related players
New Zealand Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| M. Crocombe | Goalkeeper |
| J. McGarry | Defender |
| J. Bell | Midfielder |
| L. Rogerson | Attacker |
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