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Chris Wood Cleared to Play Ahead of World Cup

4/9/2026

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  • Chris Wood will return from injury ahead of the World Cup, boosting New Zealand and Nottingham Forest.
  • The 34-year-old has been out since October with a knee injury and had surgery in December.
  • Nottingham Forest coach Vitor Pereira confirmed Wood's availability for the Europa League match against FC Porto.
  • Wood is New Zealand's all-time top scorer with 45 goals and last played in the 2010 World Cup.