Lachlan Bayliss
New Zealand
Age
23
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Lachlan Bayliss
Named in Darren Bazeley's final 26, Lachlan Bayliss heads to the 2026 World Cup as a central midfielder for New Zealand. The Newcastle United Jets man is 23 at kick-off and valued at around €550k.
He takes 3 senior caps into the tournament, with 5 goals in 27 Newcastle United Jets appearances this season. New Zealand begin in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, having come through the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
He takes 3 senior caps into the tournament, with 5 goals in 27 Newcastle United Jets appearances this season. New Zealand begin in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, having come through 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 central midfielder, Bayliss works in the middle of the pitch for New Zealand. He is right-footed and stands 1.78 m. He has logged 1,835 club minutes for Newcastle United Jets this season, going into the group stage in Darren Bazeley's squad at 23.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Lachlan Bayliss's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 3 senior caps for New Zealand. Named in Darren Bazeley's 26, he is part of the group-stage squad for the 2026 finals. He stays among New Zealand's midfield options on the final list.
National Team
New Zealand
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (23)
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Goal Rush Impact
Bayliss's work for New Zealand is in midfield, with some end product at club level: 5 goals in 27 Newcastle United Jets 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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Bayliss at the 2026 World Cup
Bayliss is a confirmed Central 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
New Zealand's Goal Rush slot is Tier 5 at £4m. Darren Bazeley's side open Group G against Iran in mid-June, and Bayliss is among the midfielders in the confirmed 26.
Lachlan Bayliss World Cup 2026 FAQs
New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, near the foot of the Goal Rush card. Bayliss is in Darren Bazeley's confirmed 26 as a central midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Bayliss is a central midfielder for New Zealand. He plays his club football for Newcastle United Jets 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.
Bayliss plays his club football for Newcastle United Jets. 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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