Tim Payne brings 53 caps and 3 international goals for New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.
Summary
Tim Payne (New Zealand), Defender, 53 caps, 3 international goals
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Tim Payne is a 32-year-old defender for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL) and New Zealand. He has earned 53 caps and 3 international goals for New Zealand. Our model puts New Zealand's title chance at 0% with a 34% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.
53 Caps
3 Goals
Age32Height1.79 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight73 kg
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Tournament form Below par
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Tim Payne: World Cup 2026 Form
How Tim has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.
6.3
Holding steady
vs Iran
78 min
vs Egypt
85 min · 0G 1A
vs Belgium
64 min
Tim Payne: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline
Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (7 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.
World Cup 2026
vs Career baseline
0.4 Key passesper 90 min 0.4
1.59 Tacklesper 90 min 1.2
0.4 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.4
3.57 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.2
52 Touchesper 90 min 43
At World Cup 2026, Tim is rating 6.2 — in line with his 6.2 career baseline.
New Zealand defensive unit
Full squadThe defenders and keepers Tim lines up behind for New Zealand at World Cup 2026 in Group G.
Tim Payne: Quick Facts
#6Shirt number
32Age
1.79 m (5 ft 9 in)Height
73 kgWeight
Papakura, New ZealandBirthplace
Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL)Club
Part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Tim Payne play?
Tim Payne plays as a Defender for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL). At World Cup 2026 they represent New Zealand.
How many caps does Tim Payne have?
Tim Payne has 53 international caps for New Zealand, with 3 international goals.
What is New Zealand's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts New Zealand at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 34% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?
New Zealand are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Iran, Egypt, Belgium.