New ZealandLachlan Bayliss – New Zealand | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Lachlan Bayliss
    Lachlan Bayliss
    Date of BirthJuly 24, 2002 (age 23)
    Place of Birth
    Height / Weight
    PositionMidfielder
    Current ClubNewcastle Jets
    32
    Career
    Appearances
    5
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    Friendlies200
    A-League2753
    Olympics Men300
    All Competitions3253
    2
    Int'l
    Caps
    0
    Int'l
    Goals
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    World Cup 2026

    Group G →
    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1BelgiumBelgium312045
    2EgyptEgypt312025
    3IranIran303003
    4New ZealandNew Zealand3012-61

    2026 tournament outlook

    Lachlan Bayliss 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 midfielder, Bayliss 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

    Lachlan Bayliss 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 →

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    New Zealand Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    M. CrocombeGoalkeeper
    J. McGarryDefender
    J. BellMidfielder
    L. RogersonAttacker

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