New Zealand
Bazeley pushes for Gold Cup as New Zealand exit World Cup
New Zealand are out. The All Whites went 5–1 to Belgium and that was the end of the group stage, prompting head coach Darren Bazeley to push for a Gold Cup future.…
All Whites exit World Cup after Salah's Egypt prove too strong
New Zealand's World Cup exit was sealed by a 3–1 defeat to Egypt in the group stage on June 21, with Mohamed Salah at the heart of it. The All Whites, the only OFC side in the tournament, were already reeling from a 5–1 loss to Belgium, and the Egypt result confirmed elimination.…
Egypt 3–1 New Zealand at the World Cup, Salah makes history
New Zealand fell 3–1 to Egypt a little over a week ago at the World Cup, a result that all but sealed Egypt's progression to the last 32. Mo Salah put Egypt ahead with a goal that Hossam Hassan will remember as one of the nation's great achievements.…
Egypt 3–1 New Zealand seals All Whites World Cup exit
Egypt 3–1 New Zealand in the final group match, and the All Whites go home. Mo Salah struck to put Egypt ahead, and his side all but sealed progression to the last 32 with the win.…
De Bruyne and Belgium end New Zealand's World Cup with 5–1 rout
New Zealand bowed out of World Cup Group G with a 5–1 defeat to Belgium, a result that confirmed their elimination and left the squad with lingering regret over the entire campaign, not just the final scoreline. Kevin De Bruyne ran the show as the All Whites had no answer to Belgium's quality.…
New Zealand fall to Salah's Egypt in World Cup opener
New Zealand went down 3–1 to Egypt in their World Cup opener in Vancouver, undone by a Mohamed Salah-inspired second half. Finn Surman's early header had the All Whites ahead and dreaming, but Egypt fought back for their first ever World Cup win.…
Stokes retires from international cricket mid-match vs New Zealand
Ben Stokes announced his international retirement in the middle of England's Test series against New Zealand, calling it the "best thing for me". He steps down as England captain with immediate effect.…
Belgium thrash New Zealand 5–1, All Whites bottom of Group G
That one hurt. Belgium 5–1 New Zealand on Friday night, and Leandro Trossard ran the show with a brace.…
New Zealand eliminated as Belgium run riot 5–1 in Montreal
New Zealand are out. Belgium 5–1 in the Group G finale on Saturday morning, and the All Whites finish bottom with one point from three matches.…
New Zealand out of World Cup after Belgium rout
Your World Cup ends here. Belgium demolished New Zealand 5–1 in the second Group G match, eliminating the All Whites from the tournament.…
Belgium or bust as Eli Just eyes a bigger future
Your team goes into the final Group G match against Belgium needing a miracle. New Zealand lost 3–1 to Egypt in the opener, then drew 2–2 with Iran.…
New Zealand face Belgium with knockout hopes on the line
New Zealand face Belgium on Friday in Vancouver, the final Group G match and a must-win. Belgium are expected to dominate possession, and their front line includes Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.…
New Zealand can make history against Belgium on Friday
New Zealand face Belgium on Friday night in Vancouver with a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds on the line, the first in the nation's history. After a 3–1 defeat to Egypt and a 2–2 draw with Iran, the All Whites must win their final Group G match to progress.…
Robinson left out as All Whites refocus after Egypt defeat
Ollie Robinson has been left out of the England squad for the final Test against New Zealand, with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson both returning to the side. The decision means the Sussex seamer misses the series finale as England look to shuffle their bowling unit.…
New Zealand women beat Scotland at T20 World Cup
New Zealand's women's cricket side are through at the ICC T20 World Cup after a six-wicket win over Scotland. Your football team may be regrouping from a 3–1 defeat to Egypt in Vancouver, but across the sporting landscape, there is a result worth raising a glass to.…
Egypt 3–1 New Zealand, World Cup wait goes on
Egypt 3–1 New Zealand in your World Cup opener. Mo Salah scored, and Manchester City's Omar Marmoush grabbed a goal and an assist at BC Place.…
Just shines but Egypt end New Zealand's unbeaten World Cup record
New Zealand fell 3–1 to Egypt in their second Group G match on Monday, leaving the knockout rounds hanging on one result: beat Belgium later this week. Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup victory.…
Salah sinks All Whites, Belgium draw keeps Group G alive
Your first World Cup match in 16 years ended in a 3–1 defeat to Egypt. Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup win.…
New Zealand chase first World Cup win against Egypt
Your All Whites face Egypt on Sunday in the second Group G match, and the math is simple: win, and New Zealand have their first-ever World Cup victory. Drawn all three in 2010.…
All Whites open World Cup against Iran, 16 years in the making
New Zealand face Iran in their World Cup opener today. It is the All Whites' first World Cup match in 16 years, and the first chance to chase what has always slipped away: a win at the tournament.…
Elijah Just has Celtic circling after World Cup brace for New Zealand
Elijah Just's two-goal World Cup debut against Iran has put Celtic back on alert, with Martin O'Neill urging the club to move quickly before others pounce. "He's really announced himself on the global stage with those two goals for New Zealand against Iran in their first game at the World Cup," O'Neill said, backing the Motherwell winger for a step up to the Scottish champions.…
Bindon family makes World Cup history as Egypt clash looms
Tyler Bindon and his mother Jenny are the first mother-son duo to feature at a FIFA World Cup together. Jenny kept goal for New Zealand at the 2007 and 2011 tournaments.…
Iran draw 2–2, Turkish commentator suspended for team mix-up
Your team opened their first World Cup in 16 years with a 2–2 draw against Iran in Group G on Tuesday. The result itself is historic, New Zealand have still never lost a World Cup group match, having drawn all three in 2010 and now adding a fourth.…
Bethell's late burst leaves New Zealand trailing at The Oval
Jacob Bethell swung the first day of the Test against England with two late wickets, and New Zealand are on the back foot. The scoreboard is not pretty.…
Just double not enough as New Zealand draw 2–2 with Iran
New Zealand 2–2 Iran in the World Cup Group G opener on Monday. Elijah Just scored twice, and he did not hide the mixed feelings afterwards.…
Garbett out of World Cup as Just double earns Iran draw
Matthew Garbett is done. The midfielder suffered a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the entire World Cup, head coach Darren Bazeley confirmed.…
New Zealand open World Cup 2026 against Iran in Los Angeles
After 16 years away, New Zealand are back. The All Whites face Iran in the Group G opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.…
New Zealand open World Cup campaign against Iran
New Zealand face Iran on Tuesday, June 16 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The fixture is listed under Group H in one source and Group G in another.…
New Zealand face Iran Tuesday in World Cup group-stage test
New Zealand's World Cup campaign continues Tuesday with a group-stage clash against Iran, kicking off at 3:00 AM New Zealand time. The All Whites are currently based in Florida, where they have been preparing as England's warm-up opposition ahead of the tournament.…
New Zealand's 16-year World Cup wait ends Tuesday against Iran
New Zealand walk into their first World Cup match since 2010 on Tuesday, 16 June in Group G against Iran. That is 16 years of waiting, and it all comes down to this opener.…
New Zealand's World Cup group: Belgium, Egypt, Iran await
New Zealand have been drawn into Group G at the 2026 World Cup alongside Belgium, Egypt, and Iran. It's a tough assignment for the All Whites, with Belgium bringing a golden generation into what may be their last major run together, Egypt powered by a prime Mohamed Salah, and Iran carrying a hardened tournament pedigree that has seen them push bigger nations.…