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Al-Ahli and Auckland FC will open the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 in Jeddah on August 26. The winners face Mamelodi Sundowns in September, with the final set for later in the year.
New Zealand's U-20 women's team, the Junior Football Ferns, head to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland aiming to balance development and results. Coach Callum Holmes, 30, leads the squad into a tough Group D against Japan, Italy, and the USA, emphasizing competitiveness and player growth.
Afghan women's football team Afghan Women United reunites in New Zealand for the first time since FIFA allowed them to represent their country. The 23-player squad, living in exile, plays unofficial friendlies against the Cook Islands, marking a milestone after years of campaigning.
FIFA looks back at the inaugural U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand 2008, where Korea DPR upset favourites Germany, and future stars like Mana Iwabuchi, Alexandra Popp, and Dzsenifer Marozsan emerged.
Fiji and New Zealand have secured their places at the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup after semi-final wins at the OFC U-16 Men's Championship in Papua New Guinea. Fiji beat Solomon Islands on penalties, while New Zealand defeated hosts Papua New Guinea 3-0. Both teams will contest Saturday's final.
Belgium beat New Zealand to qualify for the World Cup Round of 32, eliminating New Zealand from the tournament.
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.
Kevin De Bruyne scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup in Belgium's win over New Zealand, securing top spot in Group G.
All Whites captain Chris Wood and defender Finn Surman are confident ahead of a must-win match against Belgium. After a 3-1 loss to Egypt, New Zealand need a victory to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mohamed Salah scored to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand, moving closer to the all-time goalscoring record for the Pharaohs. Egypt won 3-1 in the friendly match.
New Zealand defender Tyler Bindon made his World Cup debut against Iran, creating history as the first mother-son duo to play in the tournament. His mother, Jenny Bindon, represented New Zealand in two Women's World Cups and two Olympics.
New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram following surged from 5,000 to over five million after an Argentine influencer dubbed him the 'least-known player at the World Cup.' Payne, a veteran with over 50 caps, discusses handling the attention and his focus on the tournament.
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has a verbal agreement to join Paraguayan club Olimpia from Wellington Phoenix, following his social media post this month.
Elijah Just's rapid rise from the Austrian second division to scoring twice for New Zealand at the World Cup is chronicled. The Motherwell midfielder's standout season in the Scottish Premiership earned him a PFA Scotland team selection and a place in World Cup history.
At a friendly match between Iran and New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iranian dissidents protested against the Islamic Republic, waving pre-revolutionary flags and chanting for regime change, highlighting deep divisions within the Iranian diaspora.
Marko Stamenic, 24, will play for New Zealand at the World Cup 16 years after watching the team's last appearance with his late father. The Swansea City midfielder says he feels his father's presence and hopes to make him proud.
