Wood appeared to land awkwardly during his side’s clash with New Caledonia in the OFC World Cup qualifiers final on Monday.

With an injured Chris Wood watching on, the All Whites struck three times in the second half to see off a gallant New Caledonia and reach a third FIFA World Cup.

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

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's qualification not only represents a proud moment for the national team and its supporters but also highlights the implications of the recent World Cup expansion. Previously, New Zealand ...

UEFA New Zealand clinched Oceania's only guaranteed berth at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in ...

New Zealand's return to the World Cup stage in 2026 will mark the end of a long road for a number of the nation's players who ...

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 ...

New Zealand have sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia in the Oceania play-off.The All Whites ...

New Zealand will look to invest its World Cup windfall in talent development to ensure the All Whites' return to the global stage is sustainable, the nation's soccer chief Andrew Pragnell said.

New Zealand captain and record goal-scorer Chris Wood was withdrawn early in the second half of the FIFA World Cup qualifying ...