New Zealand suffers 4-0 defeat against Haiti ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
New Zealand faced Haiti in a preparation match on June 3, 2026, resulting in a significant 4-0 loss. The defeat raises questions about New Zealand's readiness for the upcoming World Cup, especially with their final friendly against England on the horizon. This match follows a viral moment for defender Tim Payne, who gained millions of social media followers recently after a TikTok highlighted his low follower count. The online attention was notable enough to catch FIFA's interest as well.
- •New Zealand loses 4-0 to Haiti in a friendly match
- •Tim Payne gained 4.3 million followers after a viral TikTok
- •Concerns grow over New Zealand's form before the World Cup
- •Next match is against England in preparation for the tournament
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 From viral fame to a nightmare: Haiti thrashed Tim Payne's New Zealand
"Without a doubt, one of the biggest names of the entire week has been that of New Zealand defender Tim Payne.A TikToker made a video saying that he was the footballer with the fewest followers in the ...
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