New Zealand · WC2026 SQUAD · Group GTim Payne
Wellington PhoenixABOUT TIM PAYNE
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Tim Payne arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 3 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for New Zealand, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists across roughly 84 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for New Zealand
As a defender for New Zealand, Payne anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Wellington Phoenix is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
New Zealand enter Group G, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Payne's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Tim Payne's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Payne features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics