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World Cup Fan Favorite Tim Payne Stuns in Debut With New Club

The New Zealand icon has 5.4 million Instagram followers after the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Breakout Stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup has always been a stage on which to build a career.

Sports Illustrated

New Zealand vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Belgium must save themselves from disaster against New Zealand after a dismal start to the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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Egyptian elation as Salah provides a Mo-ment of magic

Mohamed Salah scored his 68th international goal to help Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in Canada.

AAP

New Zealand vs. Egypt—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A maiden World Cup win would see Egypt and New Zealand all but qualify for the knockout rounds.

Sports Illustrated

New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs for Paraguay's Olimpia

Tim Payne, a New Zealand defender, will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. Payne gained viral fame after a soccer influencer highlighted him. This led to interest from clubs across South America. He has signed a one-year deal with Olimpia. Payne expressed excitement about testing himself in top South American…

The Economic Times

SOC:Viral NZ star nets move as coach quits A-League champs

Tim Payne has completed a transfer to one of South America's biggest clubs as Auckland FC look for a new coach.

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Viral NZ star nets move as coach quits A-League champs

Tim Payne has completed a transfer to one of South America's biggest clubs as Auckland FC look for a new coach.

AAP

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut

AAP

How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

Vozinha returns to the pitch against Uruguay after his heroics helped Cape Verde to a historic point, leading to his Instagram followers sky-rocketing into the millions

The Independent UK

World Cup Hero Earns Millions of Followers After Incredible Performance

The power of social media has been clear to see this summer.

Sports Illustrated

England ratings vs New Zealand: Harry Kane off the mark as Marcus Rashford passes audition

Three Lions ground out laboured victory in Florida friendly

Evening Standard

Is England vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup warm-up clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK

Lifting the beautiful game in NZ

Today from The Detail: The All Whites squad for this year's football World Cup is being described as our best - in spite of a horrendous loss for the first-up friendly

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The Guardian - AU

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks

AAP

No Payne, big gain: Socceroo's social media boost

Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Tim Payne? How a New Zealand Defender Became a World Cup Folk Hero

The New Zealand defender is far from the least-known player at this summer’s World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal feel the love after Arteta’s Bigger Cup masterplan falls short

In today’s Football Daily: A big weekend for Arsenal buses, while Arne Slot and James Milner both bid farewell

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TechRadar

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Free streams, TV guide & how to watch from anywhere in the world

All the ways you can stream the World Cup for free from anywhere in the world as we keep you up-to-date with the latest updates throughout the tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Formidables v Expendables? PSG v Arsenal could be a classic

In today’s Football Daily: A big night in Budapest and a giant John McGinn mural in Clydebank

The Canberra Times

'No Payne no gain': NZ defender becomes World Cup star

Tim Payne was just a little-known New Zealand defender going to the World Cup, until a social media influencer turned him into a global superstar.

The Independent UK

New Zealand ‘hero’ gains one million Instagram followers in two days ahead of World Cup

Defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely social media superstar thanks to an influencer from Argentina

AAP

Phoenix ride luck for comeback win over Roar

Wellington have fought back from 1-0 down to claim a dramatic 2-1 win over Brisbane for their first victory of the A-League Men season.

AAP

Wood returns as New Zealand eyes World Cup berth

NZ coach Darren Bazeley has named a squad including striker Chris Wood but without centre-back Finn Surman as they attempt to lock in their World Cup place.

AAP

Italiano stokes flame against 'vulnerable' Auckland FC

Wellington Phoenix aren't daunted by a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium and Auckland FC's mighty A-League Men winning streak.

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