The New Zealand veteran's first international goal effectively punched the ticket for 2026. Now the All Whites are thinking ...

BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series.

New Zealand have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, as they’re back in the World Cup for just the third time in their history and the first time since 2010. They beat New Caledonia 3-0 in the final of ...

New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams means Oceania has one automatic spot and ...

Having missed out on qualification for three straight editions of the FIFA World Cup, New Zealand are back among the global elite and ready to make an impression. You have to feel for the staff at ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood scored a hat trick of headed goals as New Zealand beat Fiji 7-0 Friday to join New Caledonia in the Oceania qualifying final for the ...

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching ...

An injury to Chris Wood did not prevent New Zealand from becoming the second team to secure qualification for the 2026 men’s World Cup, their first appearance since 2010. Wood appeared to land ...

New Zealand has made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first beneficiary of the tournament's expanded format. This remarkable achievement not only secures the region's sole ...

Argentina became the fourth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week, with the holders beating Brazil 4-1 to go eight points clear at the top of the Conmebol qualifying standings. Lionel ...