New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in their opener and lost to Egypt 1-3 in their second match, with midfielder Elijah Just scoring twice across the two matches. Belgium drew 1-1 with

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Veteran striker Chris Wood assisted both of New Zealand’s goals in its 2-2 draw against Iran to open the 2026 World Cup. Wood, 34, may be New Zealand’s most-capped player of all time, but that doesn’t mean he needs the spotlight.

New Zealand might have arrived at this World Cup just happy to be here again. But earning a point in the opener against Iran has opened the door to a run the All Whites have never made. “We can’t let the occasion get too big,

Needing a win against Belgium, All Whites captain Chris Wood and defender Finn Surman are confident they can set a new benchmark for New Zealand football.