FIFA World Cup

Jesse Randall reacts to a miss against Finland at Eden Park in Auckland.

All Whites fail to fire in 2-0 loss to Finland in Auckland

The All Whites went down 2-0 against European opponents Finland at Eden Park in Auckland.

Fri, Mar 27

Recap: All Whites go down 2-0 against Finland at Eden Park

New Zealand take on Finland at Eden Park in the first of three matches leading up to the FIFA World Cup in June.

Fri, Mar 27

What to know about the FIFA 2026 World Cup playoffs

Sixteen teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while a new intercontinental tournament staged in Mexico will determine the other two places.

Fri, Mar 27

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'Opportunities': All Whites begin road to the World Cup with the Finnish

Tonight, Darren Bazeley's side take on 75th ranked Finland at Eden Park in a campaign culminating with FIFA’s showpiece event in Los Angeles in June.

Fri, Mar 27

1:31

'He wasn't a class player' - How Chris Wood went from eager kid to football legend

Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.

Thu, Mar 26

All Whites fail to fire in 2-0 loss to Finland in Auckland

The All Whites went down 2-0 against European opponents Finland at Eden Park in Auckland.

Fri, Mar 27

Recap: All Whites go down 2-0 against Finland at Eden Park

New Zealand take on Finland at Eden Park in the first of three matches leading up to the FIFA World Cup in June.

Fri, Mar 27

What to know about the FIFA 2026 World Cup playoffs

Sixteen teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while a new intercontinental tournament staged in Mexico will determine the other two places.

Fri, Mar 27

1:31

'Opportunities': All Whites begin road to the World Cup with the Finnish

Tonight, Darren Bazeley's side take on 75th ranked Finland at Eden Park in a campaign culminating with FIFA’s showpiece event in Los Angeles in June.

Fri, Mar 27

1:31

'He wasn't a class player' - How Chris Wood went from eager kid to football legend

Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.

Thu, Mar 26

All Whites defender on 'strange' Iran World Cup situation

New Zealand was scheduled to face Iran in its first group-stage game, but the country's participation in the tournament remains in doubt.

Tue, Mar 24

USA prepares to host a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994 with the landscape of football (or soccer state-side) markedly different three decades on.

All Whites playing in US as football fever rises ahead of World Cup

As the USA prepares to host a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, the landscape of football (or soccer state-side) looks remarkably different three decades on.

Thu, Mar 19

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

Safety concerns have prompted discussions that could affect teams preparing to face Iran, including the All Whites.

Tue, Mar 17

'Absurdity': Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes

"My opinion has not changed — this should not be happening," the Ukrainian heavyweight world boxing champion told The Associated Press.

Sat, Mar 14

Irans's players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup.

Iran football team says 'no one can exclude' it from World Cup

Trump wrote in a social media post that the Iranian team was welcome at the World Cup, but that "I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there".

Sat, Mar 14

Chris Wood follows in the footsteps of the All Whites greats from the past.

All Whites talk Kiwi heroes of previous World Cups

From Wynton Rufer, to Winston Reid, Steve Wooddin, to Chris Wood - the heroes of '82 and 2010 have been the flagbearers for footballers here.

Thu, Mar 12

Iran minister says US attacks mean country can’t take part in World Cup

“Due to the wicked acts they have done against Iran, they have imposed two wars on us over just eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people — definitely it’s not possible for us to take part."

Thu, Mar 12