New Zealand Football News

Celtic have continued their scouting of a Player of the Year nominee. Elijah Just has been firmly on the club's radar in recent months, and fresh...

The atmosphere within the Team Melli camp is electric as Iran readies itself for their Group G journey, prepared to navigate a challenging opening...

The All Whites will play Haiti for the first time as one of their lead-up matches to the Fifa World Cup. The New Zealanders take on the Caribbean...

Iran are just 42 days away from their first World Cup match against New Zealand in California on June 16, but many details of their plans still...

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan is close to finalizing his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the Pharaohs’ quest...

Thomas Tuchel has some difficult decisions ahead (Picture: Getty) Thomas Tuchel will likely be agonising over the make-up of his England squad for...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play its scheduled matches in the United...

The New Zealand star has been nominated for PFA Scotland Player of the Year after a stunning debut season at Fir Park

Egypt have submitted 50-man provisional squad to FIFA, as preparations intensify for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.The global showpiece,...

Everything you need to know about buying New Zealand match tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026, including sale dates, prices, packages and how to...

Randall will link up with the Tangerines after New Zealand's participation in the World Cup.

Mohamed Salah will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Egypt national team director Ibrahim...

New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed: home and away designs, release date, prices and where to buy explained.

This week, we wrap-up the Oceania final round of qualifiers from New Zealand, with the host country again qualifying for the WWC Finals, while...

New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley has received some positive news on the ⁠injury front as the countdown continues to the World Cup, with key...

New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley has received some positive news on the ⁠injury front as the countdown continues to the World Cup, with key...

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that Iranian athletes are welcome to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American soil...

'I can still hear his voice' - Englishman Darren Bazeley is embracing the legacy of Graham Taylor to take lowest-ranked team New Zealand into World...

No team benefits more from an expanded World Cup than the All Whites, who head into this summer's tournament with a real opportunity

Iran-New Zealand, Iran-Belgium and Bosnia & Herzegovina-Switzerland are all outpacing the opening game for the United States at the World Cup for...

Elijah Just’s agent Gustaf Grauers, speaking exclusively to CeltsAreHere, has addressed growing interest in the Motherwell attacker amid reports...

Chris Wood is back in the Nottingham Forest squad, and it’s been long overdue. When the New Zealand striker was injured during Ange Postecoglou’s...

New Zealand has received a major boost ahead of the World Cup after English club Nottingham Forest confirmed that veteran striker Chris Wood is...

Michael McGlinchey was once regarded as one of the hottest prospects in the Scottish game, so big things were naturally expected from the New...

On the night Chris Wood returned from six months on the sidelines, a comical own goal by the Porto defender Martim Fernandes earned Nottingham...

Finn Surman didn’t grow up playing soccer.

England will play New ⁠Zealand and Costa Rica in Tampa and ‌Orlando in their final ‌preparatory games before ‌this summer's World Cup ‌campaign,...

England have confirmed the venues for their pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in June on Thursday.

England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica before beginning their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June

The New Zealand striker provides a welcome boost as Forest face crunch games in the league and in EuropeNobody has scored more goals in the Europa...

Australian manager Joe Brady and New Zealand striker Ben Waine have guided League One strugglers to quarter-finalsThe Port Vale manager, Jon Brady,...

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech RepublicGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Morocco,...

With the final six teams booking their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the groups are now finalized. This year’s tournament will be...

Everything you need to know about New Zealand's possible squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico

Southern California soccer fans who take the train to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Los Angeles this June and July will score big: 20% off...

Anticipation is building at Tannadice for the summer arrival.

John Eustace will be keeping a watchful eye on events in Atlanta after seeing Ben Brereton-Diaz play two games for Chile in Auckland

Celtic target Elijah Just has just enhanced his reputation even further as he scored for New Zealand in their 4-1 win over Chile on Monday.... The...

Striker Ben Waine joined a select list of Port Vale players who he scored for New Zealand in a 4-1 friendly win over Chile. The forward became the...

What's the best way to get Tottenham Hotspur fans back onside in the aftermath of sacking your second head coach in the course of this absolute...

New Zealand offered a timely reminder of their quality ahead of the World Cup by hammering 10-man Chile 4-1 at Eden Park. The All Whites are due to...

It’s time for the All Whites to seize the moment. It’s time to prove something to themselves – and the New Zealand football nation – because there...

Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between New Zealand and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Oliver Antman has once again impressed for Finland in their 2-0 victory over New Zealand on Friday. The Rangers player started the match and...

Viljami Sinisalo continued his strong recent form by turning in a solid performance for Finland in their 2-0 friendly win over New Zealand. The...

From blackjack and knobkerrie to a ‘shivering' footballer, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which 1970s TV hit was based on the writings...

Finland are off to a winning start in 2026 and justified the long trip to New Zealand, winning 2-0 against their hosts in their opening match of...

Port Vale striker Ben Waine has made his fifth International appearance while a Valiant – taking him to fifth place in the all-time Port Vale...

CELTIC keeper Viljami Sinisalo had a shut-out as Finland beat New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland this morning. The agile shotstopper continued his...

New Zealand vs Finland: all the latest Friendly Matches match information including stats, form, history, and more.

The New Zealand international has caught the eye of the Glasgow giants after an impressive debut campaign at Fir Park

New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their ⁠opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as...

With this year’s World Cup tourmanet fast approaching, all eyes will be on the international scene over the next week to see which teams will...

Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between New Zealand and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Paris Saint-Germain youth talent Fabio Domingos has chosen to represent Cape Verde and has been called up as a late addition to the nation’s squad...

Andre Brooks first senior call-up to the Jamaica squad for the Intercontinental play-off tie against New Caledonia headlines the list of Blades...

Rangers and Celtic are keeping tabs on Motherwell star Elijah Just, according to Football Insider. The 25-year-old New Zealand international winger...

With all the drama surrounding Tottenham Hotspur this season, it's easy to forget that immediately following the conclusion of the season there's a...

The Motherwell star has impressed this term and is set for the World Cup this summer

Mike Maher who now lives in New Zealand, faithfully followed Celtic home and away during the 9IAR years… Over three articles Mike tells us what it...

Rangers are understood to be keen admirers of Motherwell star Elijah Just ahead of the summer transfer window. Just, a full New Zealand...

Former Hartlepool United midfielder Callum Cooke has signed for New Zealand Central League side Napier City Rovers.

Celtic are reportedly set to face competition from latest Ibrox club in their pursuit of Motherwell’s Elijah Just… The New Zealand international...

Nottingham Forest have sorely missed Chris Wood this season, with the talisman missing since October through injury. The New Zealand striker scored...

MAX Crocombe has been called up to the New Zealand squad for their upcoming friendlies at the end of the month. Crocombe will be looking to add to...

The New Zealand star has been a revelation in Lanarkshire with interest in the winger ramping up

FIFA has confirmed that the schedule for the 2026 World Cup remains unchanged, despite efforts by Iran to relocate their group stage matches to...

Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj has declared that his country's national team will not travel to the United States for the 2026...

Chris Wood’s return to first-team training could make all the difference as Nottingham Forest attempt to avoid Premier League relegation. The New...

Donald Trump has said it’s not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to compete at the World Cup (Picture: Getty) Iran are seeking to have their World Cup...

Iran are due to play their three World Cup group stage games against Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in cities across the West Coast of the United...

Western Sydney Wanderers forward Kosta Barbarouses has been named in the New Zealand All Whites squad for their final home fixtures before the FIFA...

Peterborough United midfielder Matt Garbett now faces a race against time to prove his fitness for New Zealand's World Cup Finals campaign this...

Captain Lukas Hradecky has recovered from a knee injury in time to be named in the Finland squad for this month's FIFA Series matches with New...

Donald Trump says Iran are welcome to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but believes it may not be appropriate for the team to take part because...

The Tangerines have already sealed an agreement with New Zealand internationalist Jesse Randall.

Port Vale’s New Zealand International striker Ben Waine may be lining up against the likes of Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford in a summer friendly...

Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo will make the long-haul journey to New Zealand with Finland later this month, only to find himself on the bench....

Uncertainty regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a breaking point Wednesday as Tehran officially signaled its...

In-form Port Vale forward Ben Waine, who has scored the winning goals in Port Vale’s fourth round and fifth round victories is said to be...

The New Zealand international scored the winning goal for Port Vale in their shock 1-0 FA Cup fifth round win against Sunderland

Ben Waine, a Newcastle fan from New Zealand, scored the goal that knocked the Premier League side Sunderland out of the FA Cup to take Port Vale,...

Minnesota United’s match against Nashville SC on Saturday portended to more difficult on Friday afternoon. That’s when head coach Cameron Knowles...

A hundred days from their first game, Iran's prospects of playing in the US are fast fading as turbulent times once more impact the...

Elijah Just has become the latest SPFL player to be linked with Celtic. The New Zealander has excelled for Motherwell this season, establishing...

It has been quite the fortnight for Port Vale and manager Jon Brady. Over their previous three games, the Burslem club has picked up four points...

The New Zealand star has caught the eye with six goals and seven assists in all competitions so far this season