Joe Bell
New Zealand
Age
27
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Joe Bell
Joe Bell, a defensive midfielder, takes a place in New Zealand's confirmed 26 for the 2026 World Cup. The Viking FK man is 27 at kick-off and valued at around €3.50 million.
He arrives with 31 senior caps and a 10-appearance Viking FK season behind him. The draw puts New Zealand into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
He arrives with 31 senior caps and a 10-appearance Viking FK season behind him. The draw puts New Zealand into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
0%
Playing Style
A defensive midfielder, Bell plays in front of the New Zealand back line. He is right-footed and stands 1.82 m. He has logged 853 club minutes for Viking FK this season, going into the group stage in Darren Bazeley's squad at 27.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Joe Bell's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup appearance on his record. His international career to date runs to 31 senior caps and 1 goal for New Zealand. He is named in Darren Bazeley's 26 and is part of the group-stage squad for 2026. New Zealand keep him among their midfield options on the final list.
National Team
New Zealand
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (23)
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Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
Bell's work for New Zealand is in midfield, more about protecting the back line than end product, with 10 Viking FK appearances this season. On the Goal Rush card New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Bell at the 2026 World Cup
Bell is a confirmed Defensive Midfield in Darren Bazeley's 26-man New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the New Zealand side opening their Group G campaign in June.
Picking New Zealand in Goal Rush
On the card, New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m. Darren Bazeley's side open Group G against Iran in mid-June, and Bell is among the midfielders in the confirmed 26.
Joe Bell World Cup 2026 FAQs
New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, near the foot of the Goal Rush card. Bell is in Darren Bazeley's confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Bell is a defensive midfielder for New Zealand. He plays his club football for Viking FK and is part of Darren Bazeley's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in New Zealand's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Darren Bazeley's 26-man New Zealand squad after New Zealand won the OFC third-round play-off to reach the finals.
Bell plays his club football for Viking FK. He is named among New Zealand's midfielders in Darren Bazeley's final 26, with New Zealand opening their Group G campaign against Iran in mid-June.
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