Manchester City's Erling Haaland, top, heads the ball past Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

FIFA receives over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Most requests outside of the host nations came from fans in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.

Thu, Jan 15

The 34-year-old striker for Nottingham Forest had been sidelined since mid-October with a knee injury and confirmed the setback in a social media post shared from his hospital bed.

All Whites captain Chris Wood faces lengthy sideline spell after surgery

The 34-year-old said it was "truly gutting and frustrating that I'll be on the sideline for another period of time" in a post from his hospital bed.

December 28, 2025

The New Zealand players celebrate Eli Just's goal against New Caledonia.

FIFA World Cup: TVNZ confirms how many matches will be available for free

Football fans will be able to watch a selection of matches live and for free on TVNZ.

December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump and FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

Logan Church: Trump and FIFA tie the knot at World Cup draw

The FIFA World Cup draw was already going to be different before any coach set foot in Washington DC.

December 6, 2025

New Zealand to play Belgium, Egypt and Iran at FIFA World Cup

New Zealand to play Belgium, Egypt and Iran at FIFA World Cup

Follow live as the nations who have qualified for next year's football World Cup find out who they'll play, and where, in the first round.

December 6, 2025

How do the All Whites stack up against their FIFA World Cup opponents?

How do the All Whites stack up against their FIFA World Cup opponents?

The All Whites had to wait till the end of the FIFA World Cup draw to learn their opponents for the tournament.

December 6, 2025

The All Whites defender says while he won't be setting an alarm to watch the draw, he is hoping for one country in particular to be drawn in New Zealand's pool.

Francis de Vries reveals dream FIFA World Cup opponent as draw looms

The All Whites defender says while he won't be setting an alarm to watch the early morning draw, he is hoping for one country in particular to be drawn in New Zealand's pool.

December 5, 2025

Chris Wood will lead the All Whites at next year's World Cup.

When is the FIFA World Cup draw and how does it work?

The draw takes place in Washington DC and will be live on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

December 5, 2025

November 2025
Chris Wood celebrates a goal against Vanuatu.

All Whites to learn who they'll face at World Cup next week

New Zealand will be pulled from Pot 4 when the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided at a draw next week.

November 26, 2025

October 2025
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois attempts to chase a rat off the pitch during the FIFA World Cup European Qualifying match at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Rat briefly delays World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium

Belgium was leading 2-1 in the second half when the rat was spotted outside the area of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian tried to pick up the rat but it escaped.

October 14, 2025

Official match ball for 2026 FIFA world cup revealed

Official match ball for 2026 FIFA world cup revealed

Named the Trionda, which translates to "three waves" in Spanish, was designed to celebrate the first tournament hosted across three countries.

October 3, 2025

September 2025
The New Zealand players celebrate Eli Just's goal against New Caledonia.

'The rivalry is there': All Whites set their sights on Ashes trophy

Tonight will be the 66th time the All Whites have played against Australia.

September 5, 2025

March 2025
Chris Wood celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Fiji in Wellington.

All Whites avoiding complacency ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

The All Whites are just one win away from punching their ticket to the FIFA World Cup in North America next year.

March 24, 2025

The Flying Kiwis founder Matt Fejos.

The All Whites superfan flying across the globe for World Cup qualifiers

The chance at qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for just a third time is tantalisingly close for New Zealand.

March 6, 2025

February 2025
Chris Wood celebrates a goal against Vanuatu.

All Whites' bid to reach FIFA World Cup to be broadcast by TVNZ

The All Whites come into the semi off the back of big wins in November against Samoa and Vanuatu.

February 25, 2025

December 2024
Romero Britto draws Auckland City FC during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw in Miami.

FIFA Club World Cup: Auckland City draws Bayern Munich

Auckland City will play Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica at the 2025 Club World Cup.

December 6, 2024

November 2024
All Whites celebrate Francis de Vries' goal.

Wood hat-trick carries All Whites step closer to World Cup qualification

New Zealand now face Fiji for a spot in the Oceania final.

November 19, 2024

Marko Stamenic sings the NZ national anthem.

All White Stamenic speaks of Samoan pride ahead of World Cup showdown

The NZ men will take on the Pacific nation in their final Oceania pool fixture tonight.

November 18, 2024

Chris Wood celebrates a goal against Vanuatu.

Wood double guides All Whites into World Cup qualifying semis

New Zealand had too much firepower for Vanuatu at Hamilton.

November 16, 2024

August 2024
Here are some good news stories from throughout the week.

Happy To Report: A wrap of this week's good news

Here are some good news stories from throughout the week.

August 23, 2024

June 2024
All Whites striker Ben Waine.

All Whites lock in friendly against the USA in September

The All Whites are set to play 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts the USA in September, ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

June 26, 2024

February 2024
Huge uptick in girls and women playing football in New Zealand

Huge uptick in girls and women playing football in New Zealand

New Zealand Football believes it's just the beginning, with the impact of last year's FIFA Women's World Cup yet to be seen.

February 9, 2024

'Not where we need to be' – Ex-Football Fern on team's recent form

'Not where we need to be' – Ex-Football Fern on team's recent form

Abby Erceg didn’t hold back when it came to the current state of the women’s national team.

February 2, 2024

December 2023
More than 700,000 fans attended Fifa Women's world Cup games in New Zealand.

NZ economy nets more than $100m from FIFA Women's World Cup

The event also significantly raised the profile of women's sports, according to a new report.

December 15, 2023

FIFA reveals scale of 'toxic' abuse towards Women's World Cup players

FIFA reveals scale of 'toxic' abuse towards Women's World Cup players

Players were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament in 2022.

December 12, 2023