Discover the New Zealand national football team, representing New Zealand football on the international stage. The All Whites participate in FIFA World Cup qualifiers and OFC competitions. Follow all New Zealand team news, results, and standings.
New Zealand has participated in two World Cups (1982, 2010) and regularly dominates Oceanian football. The country actively develops its football and produces players competing in European championships. Find statistics, analysis, and information on the All Whites selection.
New Zealand football continues evolving, with improved infrastructure and growing participation rates. The All Whites combine physical strength with increasing technical sophistication, reflecting the nation's sporting culture. Despite challenges of geographic isolation, New Zealand remains Oceania's leading football nation.
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New Zealand's team plays home matches in different stadiums across the country, primarily at Eden Park in Auckland (50,000 capacity) and Sky Stadium in Wellington (34,500 capacity).
Founded in 1891, the New Zealand football federation is one of the world's oldest. The team has participated in two World Cups (1982 and 2010) and has dominated Oceanian football for several decades.
New Zealand won the OFC Cup in 1973, 1998, 2002, 2008, and 2016. The country also participated in two World Cups, remaining undefeated during the 2010 edition in South Africa.
The nickname 'All Whites' references the team's all-white kit and is inspired by the rugby team's 'All Blacks' nickname. It has become the selection's popular designation.
Wynton Rufer (20th century's best Oceanian player), Ryan Nelsen, Chris Wood (all-time top scorer), and Winston Reid are among New Zealand's greatest players.
New Zealand must qualify through OFC eliminators then dispute an intercontinental playoff. Consult FootballAudit.com for current qualification status and upcoming fixtures.
New Zealand is a member of the OFC (Oceania Football Confederation), the Oceanian football confederation, although some New Zealand clubs participate in Australian competitions.
Consult FootballAudit.com for New Zealand's updated FIFA ranking, with ranking evolution and the All Whites' international statistics.
Find on FootballAudit.com the current New Zealand national team coach, their playing philosophy, and latest information on the selection's technical staff.
On FootballAudit.com, follow all New Zealand matches in real-time with lineups, live statistics, and performance analysis during qualifiers and international competitions.
