New Zealand Interceptions Stats 2026
Detailed New Zealand Interceptions Stats
Interceptions are a key defensive skill in football, allowing teams to break up opposition attacks, regain possession, and initiate counterattacks. Understanding New Zealand's interceptions statistics for the 2026 provides insights into their defensive organization, pressing efficiency, and ability to disrupt opposition play.
New Zealand Interceptions Performance Match-by-Match
Key Interceptions Statistics for 2026
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New Zealand Interceptions Stats for the 2026
Comparison of New Zealand Interceptions Stats with Other Teams
New Zealand player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Marko Stamenić | midfielder | 8 | 9 | 1.13 | 75% |
| Tyler Bindon | defender | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 67% |
| Finn Surman | defender | 7 | 7 | 1 | 71% |
| Elijah Just | attacker | 8 | 6 | 0.75 | 50% |
| Tim Payne | defender | 6 | 5 | 0.83 | 50% |
| Joe Bell | midfielder | 5 | 5 | 1 | 80% |
| Michael Boxall | defender | 4 | 4 | 1 | 50% |
| Liberato Cacace | defender | 4 | 4 | 1 | 100% |
| Ben Old | defender | 8 | 3 | 0.38 | 25% |
| Alex Rufer | midfielder | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 25% |
| Callum McCowatt | midfielder | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Sarpreet Singh | midfielder | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 40% |
| Ryan Thomas | midfielder | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Bill Tuiloma | defender | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Callan Elliot | defender | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| James McGarry | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Logan Rogerson | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Storm Roux | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| D. Wilkins | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Max Crocombe | goalkeeper | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jesse Randall | attacker | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ben Waine | attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Wood | attacker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kosta Barbarouses | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Francis de Vries | defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
New Zealand interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | China PR | Away | 0-3 | 10 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | Palestine | Away | 2-2 | 0 | | | |
| 27 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Belgium | Home | 1-5 | 6 | | | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Egypt | Home | 1-3 | 5 | | | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Iran | Away | 2-2 | 15 | | | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | England | Away | 1-0 | 6 | | | |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Haiti | Away | 4-0 | 0 | | | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Chile | Home | 4-1 | 6 | | | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Finland | Home | 0-2 | 7 | | | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Friendly International | Ecuador | Away | 2-0 | 13 | | | |
New Zealand interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 8.25
- Interceptions against per game
- 7.88
- Match total interceptions per game
- 16.13
- Games
- 8
New Zealand Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 4 | 6 | 100% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 4 | 10.5 | 100% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| Overall | 8 | 8.25 | 100% | 50% | 38% | 25% | 13% |
New Zealand Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
| Home | 4 | 9.5 | 100% | 100% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| Away | 4 | 6.25 | 50% | 50% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Overall | 8 | 7.88 | 75% | 75% | 50% | 25% | 13% |
New Zealand Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
Over 18.5 % |
Over 20.5 % |
| Home | 4 | 15.5 | 75% | 75% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 4 | 16.75 | 75% | 75% | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| Overall | 8 | 16.13 | 75% | 75% | 50% | 13% | 13% |
New Zealand Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 8.25 | 6 | 10.5 |
| Interceptions over 4.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 38% | 0% | 75% |
| Interceptions over 10.5 | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Interceptions over 12.5 | 13% | 0% | 25% |
New Zealand Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 7.88 | 9.5 | 6.25 |
| Interceptions against over 4.5 | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Interceptions against over 10.5 | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Interceptions against over 12.5 | 13% | 0% | 25% |
New Zealand Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 16.13 | 15.5 | 16.75 |
| Match interceptions over 12.5 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Match interceptions over 18.5 | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| Match interceptions over 20.5 | 13% | 0% | 25% |
New Zealand interceptions match by match 2026
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 27 Sep | Friendly International | China PR (A) | 0-3 | 10 | 7 | 17 | - |
| 27 Jun | World Cup | Belgium (H) | 1-5 | 6 | 10 | 16 | - |
| 22 Jun | World Cup | Egypt (H) | 1-3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | - |
| 16 Jun | World Cup | Iran (A) | 2-2 | 14 | 13 | 27 | - |
| 6 Jun | Friendly International | England (A) | 1-0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | - |
| 30 Mar | Friendly International | Chile (H) | 4-1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | - |
| 27 Mar | Friendly International | Finland (H) | 0-2 | 7 | 10 | 17 | - |
| 19 Nov | Friendly International | Ecuador (A) | 2-0 | 12 | 4 | 16 | - |
New Zealand interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 16.5 % |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 6 | 9 | 7.5 | 16.5 | 17% |
| Friendly International | 2026 | 4 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 14.5 | 75% |
| World Cup | 2026 | 3 | 8.33 | 10 | 18.33 | 33% |
| Friendly International | 2024 | 3 | 10.33 | 8.67 | 19 | 100% |
New Zealand next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Thu 12 Nov 06:00 | India (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sun 15 Nov 03:00 | India (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
New Zealand players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026
India interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 31 Mar | Asian Cup Qualification | Hong Kong (H) | 2-1 | 15 | 15 | 30 | - |
| 18 Nov | Asian Cup Qualification | Bangladesh (A) | 1-0 | 18 | 18 | 36 | - |
| 9 Oct | Asian Cup Qualification | Singapore (A) | 1-1 | 27 | 13 | 40 | - |
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