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New Zealand Fans

Your World Cup 2026 Guide to Vancouver

Your Matches in Vancouver

New Zealand plays TWO group stage matches at BC Place:

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand vs Egypt ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
Sunday, June 21, 2026 ยท 6:00 PM PT
= Monday, June 22, 2026 ยท 11:00 AM NZST (Auckland time)
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand vs Belgium ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช
Friday, June 26, 2026 ยท 8:00 PM PT
= Saturday, June 27, 2026 ยท 3:00 PM NZST (Auckland time)
โญ Best Value of Any Vancouver Nationality
Two matches = more reasons to stay. Both at good times for NZ (morning/afternoon). Book hotels early.

Getting Here From New Zealand

Visa / eTA
NOT required. New Zealand passport holders are visa-exempt to Canada. Just bring your passport.
Flights Auckland/Wellington โ†’ Vancouver
Air New Zealand (to US, then connect), Qantas, American Airlines. Flight time: ~17โ€“20 hours with connection. Depart June 13โ€“19 to arrive rested for both matches.
eSIM Recommendation
Nomad SIM recommended โ€” strong coverage from NZ through North America. Perfect for staying connected throughout your trip.
Get eSIM โ†’

Hotel Strategy (Two Matches)

Stay 7โ€“10 days (June 13โ€“23 or June 17โ€“27). Most fans do 1 hotel for both matches. Book a central location: Yaletown or Downtown for walkability, or Burnaby/Surrey for value.
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Predict Both Matches โ†’