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New Zealand Announces 26-Man World Cup Squad, Wood Captain

5/14/2026

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New Zealand announced a 26-player All Whites squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 14 May 2026 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Head coach Darren Bazeley appointed Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest as the team captain.
The All Whites will compete in Group G with Iran (rank 21), Egypt (rank 29) and Belgium (rank 9).
Their group matches are scheduled for 16 June in Los Angeles, and 22 June and 27 June at BC Place in Vancouver.

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New Zealand announced a 26-player All Whites squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 14 May 2026 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Head coach Darren Bazeley appointed Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest as the team captain.
The All Whites will compete in Group G with Iran (rank 21), Egypt (rank 29) and Belgium (rank 9).
Their group matches are scheduled for 16 June in Los Angeles, and 22 June and 27 June at BC Place in Vancouver.