New Zealand announces World Cup roster, led by Chris Wood
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
New Zealand's national soccer team has finalized their roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to advance to the knockout stage for the first time. The squad features 26 players, including captain Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest, who hopes to lead his team to a historic victory. New Zealand has only qualified for the World Cup finals twice before and has never won a match in the tournament. The All Whites will face stiff competition in Group G, with high expectations riding on their performance in North America this summer.
- •New Zealand is competing in the World Cup finals for the third time.
- •Chris Wood has been recovering from an injury but remains a key player.
- •Darren Bazeley is the head coach of the All Whites.
- •New Zealand players include participants from various leagues in England and Australia.
- •The team aims for its best performance in World Cup history.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Inside New Zealand's World Cup roster 2026: Chris Wood leads All Whites squad aiming for best ever FIFA finals
"New Zealand are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in North America.
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