Tyler and Jenny Bindon make World Cup history together for New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tyler Bindon, a center back for New Zealand, came off the bench in his team's World Cup opener against Iran on June 16, marking a historic moment with his mother, Jenny Bindon. They are the first mother-son duo to compete in a FIFA World Cup. Jenny, a former goalkeeper, represented New Zealand in the Women's World Cups of 2007 and 2011, while Tyler plays for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and New Zealand's next game is scheduled against Egypt on June 18 in Vancouver. Both Tyler's parents are athletes, contributing to his sports background.
- •Tyler Bindon played as a substitute against Iran.
- •The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
- •Jenny Bindon played for New Zealand from 2004 to 2014.
- •New Zealand will face Egypt on June 18.
- •Tyler is a product of the Los Angeles FC academy.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand's Tyler Bindon and mom Jenny are the first mother-son duo to play in the World Cup
"When Tyler Bindon came in off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran, he made a bit of history with his mom. Jenny Bindon and Tyler are the first mother and son to play in the World Cup.
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