Liberato Cacace sees potential for New Zealand in World Cup group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Liberato Cacace, Wrexham wing-back, expressed confidence that New Zealand can perform well in the upcoming World Cup, where they are among the lowest-ranked teams. The All Whites will compete in Group G against Iran, Egypt, and Belgium, with their first match scheduled for June 16 in Los Angeles. Cacace noted the importance of taking it one game at a time and aims to impress by facing top players like Mo Salah. Despite injury setbacks limiting his appearances this season, he highlighted the squad's commitment to making their country proud. New Zealand has previously participated in two World Cups but has yet to secure a victory in those tournaments.
- •Cacace believes New Zealand can surprise at the World Cup finals.
- •New Zealand is the lowest-ranked team in Group G.
- •The team's first match is against Iran on June 16.
- •Cacace aims to represent his nation despite injury challenges.
- •New Zealand's last World Cup appearances were in 1982 and 2010.
- 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Wrexham's Cacace relishing New Zealand's World Cup challenge
"Wrexham wing-back Liberato Cacace believes New Zealand can cause a surprise at the World Cup finals.
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