The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand Football

New Zealand breaks rank with Oceania to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino

New Zealand’s federation joins the likes of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in pulling support

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Football Australia and Fifa’s controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further details

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand Football say.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Canadian Olympic Staff Apologize For Drone Incident At Training Session

Canadian Olympic Committee apologizes for drone incident during New Zealand team training before Paris Games clash.

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canada used a drone to spy on a training session of their first-up Olympic women's soccer opponents New Zealand.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

New Zealand frustrated by FIFA racism probe

All Whites goalkeeper Oliver Sail says FIFA should have acted on an alleged piece of racist abuse thrown at player Michael Boxall in a friendly in June.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

‘We started it all’: The first Football Ferns are still fighting to tell story

While much has changed since New Zealand won the Women’s Asian Cup in 1975, their triumph remains largely unrecognised

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023

Women’s World Cup to ‘proceed as planned’ after shooting in Auckland

A gunman was reportedly found dead after killing two people and injuring others in the city, just hours before the opening game between New Zealand and Norway

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

'Shellshocked and saddened': Raiders, Warriors to honour Auckland shooting victims

The Raiders were staying just a few hundred metres from the incident.

The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2023

Women’s World Cup opener ‘proceeds as planned’ despite fatal Auckland shooting

FIFA said the decision was made to move forward after consulting with New Zealand authorities and the participating teams.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023