New Zealand men's national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | All Whites | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Association | New Zealand Football (NZF) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Darren Bazeley | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Captain | Chris Wood | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Most caps | Ivan Vicelich (88) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top scorer | Chris Wood (44) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Home stadium | Various | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FIFA code | NZL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FIFA ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | 119 ![]() |
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Highest | 47 (August 2002) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lowest | 161 (April–May 2016) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elo ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | 83 ![]() |
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Highest | 39 (June 1983) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lowest | 100 (June 1997) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First international | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biggest win | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biggest defeat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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World Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1982) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Group stage (1982, 2010) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OFC Nations Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1973) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Champions (1973, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2016, 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confederations Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 4 (first in 1999) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Group stage (1999, 2003, 2009, 2017) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The New Zealand men's national football team, also known as the All Whites, represents New Zealand in international football games. The team is managed by New Zealand Football (NZF). NZF is a member of FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The team's nickname, the All Whites, comes from their all-white uniform.
The All Whites have played in the FIFA World Cup three times: in 1982, 2010, and they are set to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They also took part in the FIFA Confederations Cup four times. New Zealand is a very successful team in Oceania, having won the OFC Nations Cup six times. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, they were the only team that didn't lose a game. They drew all three of their group matches, but they still didn't make it past the first round.
Contents
Team History
How the All Whites Started
New Zealand's first international football game was on July 23, 1904. They played against a team from New South Wales in Dunedin. New Zealand lost that game 1–0. A week later, they drew 3–3 with the same team in Wellington.
The national team didn't play again until 1922. That year, they played three official games against Australia. New Zealand won two games 3–1 and drew one 1–1. In 1927, Canada became the second team to visit New Zealand for matches.
In 1966, New Zealand helped create the Oceania Football Confederation. This group helps organize football in the Oceania region.
Qualifying for the 1982 World Cup

In the early 1980s, the All Whites had a great winning streak. They qualified for the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Their journey included a 13–0 victory against Fiji. They also beat China 2–1 in a play-off game to secure their spot.
For the 1982 World Cup, many players in the New Zealand squad were born in the United Kingdom. They lost all three of their games in the tournament. Over time, more and more New Zealand-born players joined the team.
Growing Stronger in Oceania
Since the 1990s, many New Zealand players have developed their skills by playing college soccer in the United States. This has helped them become better players. Many then go on to play in professional leagues like Major League Soccer.
New Zealand used to compete with Australia for the top spot in the OFC. But Australia left the OFC in 2006 to join the Asian Football Confederation. This made New Zealand the strongest team in the OFC.
The All Whites qualified for the 2010 World Cup. They were the only team in the tournament that didn't lose a single game. They drew 1–1 with defending champions Italy, and also drew with Slovakia and Paraguay. They finished above Italy in their group.
Tough Times and World Cup Near Misses
After their success, the All Whites faced some challenges. In the 2012 OFC Nations Cup, they lost to New Caledonia in the semi-final. This loss was a big upset. They also missed out on the 2014 FIFA World Cup after losing to Mexico in a play-off.
In 2014, Anthony Hudson became the new manager. The team's ranking dropped to 161st in the world because they played very few games. However, they bounced back and won the 2016 OFC Nations Cup. This made them the most successful team in the tournament's history. Winning the OFC Nations Cup also qualified them for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
At the 2017 Confederations Cup, they finished last in their group. This caused their world ranking to drop again. In 2017, they won the OFC Final against the Solomon Islands. This meant they played against Peru for a spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They drew the first game but lost the second, missing out on the World Cup.
After a long break, the All Whites played friendly matches in 2021. During the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, held in Qatar, they won all their games. Chris Wood became the team's top scorer during this time.

They then played against Costa Rica for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They lost 1–0, which was their third time missing the World Cup in a play-off. After this, the All Whites played against the Socceroos to celebrate 100 years since their first match.
Back on the International Stage
The All Whites have continued to play international matches. They have competed in various friendly games and World Cup qualifiers. Their recent results show a mix of wins, draws, and losses as they continue to develop as a team.
Team Look
Kit Colors
New Zealand's home kit is traditionally white with black details. Their away kit is usually the opposite: black with white details. They use white for their home kit because black, which is New Zealand's national color in rugby, was traditionally reserved for referees by FIFA.
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New Zealand's first national kit, 1922 |
Since late 2022, the team's badge on their uniform often features just a fern leaf. This fern leaf is white with a black outline, no matter if the uniform is white or black.
Kit Suppliers
Many different companies have made the All Whites' kits over the years.
Kit supplier | Period |
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Adidas | 1972–1983 |
Le Coq Sportif | 1984–1986 |
Mitre | 1987–1988 |
Pony | 1989–1992 |
Ribero | 1993–1994 |
Mitre | 1995–1996 |
Adidas | 1997–2003 |
Nike | 2004–2023 |
Puma | 2024–present |
Team Nickname
The team got its nickname, "All Whites," during the qualifiers for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1981, they wore an all-white uniform for the first time against Taiwan. A commentator called them the "All Whites," playing on the famous "All Blacks" name for the national rugby team. The name became very popular.
Rivalries
The All Whites have a long-standing rivalry with their neighbors, Australia. This rivalry is known as the Australia–New Zealand soccer rivalry. Their first game against each other was in 1922. This friendly rivalry extends beyond sports to many parts of Australian and New Zealand culture.
The rivalry was strongest when both teams were part of the OFC. They often played against each other in finals and World Cup qualifiers. Since Australia joined the AFC in 2006, they play less often. However, their matches still get a lot of attention. Even New Zealand's professional club teams, like Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC, play in Australia's A-League.
Supporters
The main group of supporters for the New Zealand national team is called 'White Noise'. This group started in November 2007. They are a rebranding of the 'Yellow Fever' supporters group, who support the Wellington Phoenix club team.
Home Stadiums
New Zealand does not have one main national stadium. Instead, the All Whites play their games at different stadiums across the country. Major international matches are often held at places like Sky Stadium in Wellington and North Harbour Stadium or Eden Park in Auckland.
Recent Games and Schedule
Here are the results from the last year and upcoming matches.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024 Matches
7 September Friendly | Mexico ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Pasadena, United States |
18:00 | Stadium: Rose Bowl Attendance: 25,271 Referee: Joe Dickerson (United States) |
10 September Friendly | United States ![]() |
1–1 | ![]() |
Cincinnati, United States |
19:00 EDT (UTC-4:00) |
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Stadium: TQL Stadium Attendance: 15,711 Referee: Selvin Brown (Honduras) |
11 October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | New Zealand ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Port Vila, Vanuatu |
13:00 UTC+11 | Stadium: VFF Freshwater Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Médéric Lacour (New Caledonia) |
14 October Friendly | New Zealand ![]() |
4–0 | ![]() |
Auckland, New Zealand |
19:00 UTC+13 | Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 8,513 Referee: Jack Morgan (Australia) |
15 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | New Zealand ![]() |
8–1 | ![]() |
Hamilton, New Zealand |
18:30 UTC+12 | Stadium: Waikato Stadium Attendance: 10,113 Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) |
18 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Samoa ![]() |
0–8 | ![]() |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Stadium: Mount Smart Stadium Attendance: 5,307 Referee: Veer Singh (Fiji) |
2025 Matches
21 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | New Zealand ![]() |
7–0 | ![]() |
Wellington, New Zealand |
19:00 UTC+13 |
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Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 20,947 Referee: Norbert Hauata (Tahiti) |
24 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | New Caledonia ![]() |
0–3 | ![]() |
Auckland, New Zealand |
19:00 UTC+13 |
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Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 25,132 Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) |
7 June Canadian Shield | Ivory Coast ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Toronto, Canada |
19:00 UTC-4 | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 26,345 Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere (Canada) |
10 June Canadian Shield | New Zealand ![]() |
1–2 | ![]() |
Toronto, Canada |
17:00 UTC-4 | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 18,489 Referee: Carly Shaw-Maclaren (Canada) |
5 September Soccer Ashes | Australia ![]() |
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Canberra, Australia |
19:45 UTC+10 | Stadium: GIO Stadium |
9 September Soccer Ashes | New Zealand ![]() |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
19:00 UTC+12 | Stadium: Mount Smart Stadium |
Coaching Staff
The people who coach and manage the All Whites team are:
Position | Name |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
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Performance manager | ![]() |
Team manager | ![]() |
Sports scientist | ![]() |
Doctor | ![]() |
Physiotherapist | ![]() |
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Players
Current Squad
These players were chosen for the 2025 Canadian Shield games in June 2025. Caps (games played) and goals are updated as of June 10, 2025, after the match against Ukraine.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Max Crocombe | 12 August 1993 | 17 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Alex Paulsen | 4 July 2002 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | GK | Nik Tzanev | 23 December 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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2 | DF | Callan Elliot | 7 July 1999 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Nando Pijnaker | 25 February 1999 | 23 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Tyler Bindon | 27 January 2005 | 17 | 3 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Michael Boxall | 18 August 1988 | 57 | 1 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Liberato Cacace | 27 September 2000 | 35 | 1 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Finn Surman | 23 September 2003 | 9 | 1 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Tommy Smith | 31 March 1990 | 56 | 2 | ![]() |
21 | DF | Francis de Vries | 28 November 1994 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
23 | DF | Bill Tuiloma | 27 March 1995 | 42 | 4 | ![]() |
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6 | MF | Joe Bell | 27 April 1999 | 25 | 1 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Matthew Garbett | 13 April 2002 | 32 | 5 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Marko Stamenić | 19 February 2002 | 31 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Sarpreet Singh | 20 February 1999 | 20 | 3 | ![]() |
11 | MF | Elijah Just | 1 May 2000 | 36 | 8 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Alex Rufer | 12 June 1996 | 21 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | MF | Ben Old | 13 August 2002 | 14 | 1 | ![]() |
20 | MF | Callum McCowatt | 30 April 1999 | 24 | 4 | ![]() |
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9 | FW | Chris Wood (captain) | 7 December 1991 | 84 | 44 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Kosta Barbarouses | 19 February 1990 | 69 | 9 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Ben Waine | 11 June 2001 | 24 | 8 | ![]() |
Recent Call-ups
These players have been called up in the last year and can still be chosen for the team.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Oliver Sail | 13 January 1996 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Tim Payne | 10 January 1994 | 43 | 3 | ![]() |
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DF | Storm Roux | 13 January 1993 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Sam Sutton | 10 December 2001 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Dalton Wilkins | 15 April 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Cameron Howieson | 22 December 1994 | 21 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Logan Rogerson | 28 May 1998 | 15 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Jesse Randall | 19 August 2002 | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Liam Gillion | 17 October 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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INJ Withdrew due to injury |
Player Records
These are some of the top records for players on the New Zealand national team.
- Players in bold are still playing for New Zealand.
Most Games Played (Caps)
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Ivan Vicelich | 88 | 6 | 1995–2013 |
2 | Chris Wood | 84 | 44 | 2009–present |
3 | Simon Elliott | 69 | 6 | 1995–2011 |
Kosta Barbarouses | 69 | 9 | 2008–present | |
5 | Vaughan Coveny | 64 | 29 | 1992–2006 |
6 | Ricki Herbert | 61 | 7 | 1980–1989 |
7 | Chris Jackson | 60 | 10 | 1992–2003 |
8 | Brian Turner | 59 | 21 | 1967–1982 |
9 | Duncan Cole | 58 | 4 | 1978–1988 |
Steve Sumner | 58 | 22 | 1976–1988 |
Top Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Chris Wood | 44 | 84 | 0.52 | 2009–present |
2 | Vaughan Coveny | 29 | 64 | 0.45 | 1992–2006 |
3 | Shane Smeltz | 24 | 57 | 0.42 | 2003–2017 |
4 | Steve Sumner | 22 | 58 | 0.38 | 1976–1988 |
5 | Brian Turner | 21 | 59 | 0.36 | 1967–1982 |
6 | Jock Newall | 17 | 10 | 1.7 | 1951–1952 |
7 | Keith Nelson | 16 | 20 | 0.8 | 1977–1983 |
Chris Killen | 16 | 48 | 0.33 | 2000–2013 | |
9 | Grant Turner | 15 | 42 | 0.36 | 1980–1988 |
10 | Wynton Rufer | 12 | 23 | 0.52 | 1980–1997 |
Darren McClennan | 12 | 43 | 0.28 | 1986–1997 | |
Michael McGarry | 12 | 54 | 0.22 | 1986–1997 |
Most Clean Sheets (Goalkeepers)
Rank | Name | Clean sheets | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Jason Batty | 16 | 55 | 0.29 | 1994–2003 |
2 | Stefan Marinovic | 14 | 30 | 0.47 | 2015–present |
3 | Mark Paston | 13 | 36 | 0.36 | 1997–2013 |
4 | Richard Wilson | 10 | 26 | 0.38 | 1979–1984 |
5 | Glen Moss | 8 | 29 | 0.28 | 2006–2017 |
6 | Max Crocombe | 7 | 17 | 0.46 | 2018–present |
Milestone Goals
These are the goals that marked special milestones for the team.
Rank | Date | Scorer | Opponent | Score |
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1st | 17 June 1922 | Ted Cook | ![]() |
3–1 |
100th | 7 September 1958 | unknown | ![]() |
5–1 |
200th | 20 March 1977 | Keith Nelson | ![]() |
6–0 |
300th | 14 December 1981 | Wynton Rufer | ![]() |
2–2 |
400th | 11 December 1988 | Danny Halligan | ![]() |
4–0 |
500th | 11 June 2001 | Chris Jackson | ![]() |
5–1 |
600th | 4 June 2010 | Rory Fallon | ![]() |
1–3 |
700th | 30 March 2022 | Chris Wood | ![]() |
5–0 |
Tournament Records
Overall Record
This table shows New Zealand's total record against all other nations.
Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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426 | 179 | 76 | 171 | 758 | 627 | +131 |
FIFA World Cup History
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1930 to 1938 | Not member of FIFA | Not member of FIFA | ||||||||||||||||
1950 to 1966 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
1970 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | 2nd round | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |||||||||
1974 | ![]() |
1st round | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||
1978 | ![]() |
1st round | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | ||||||||||
1982 | ![]() |
Group stage | 23rd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | Squad | Qualified | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 10 | |
1986 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | |||||||||
1990 | ![]() |
3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | ||||||||||
1994 | ![]() |
2nd round | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5 | ||||||||||
1998 | ![]() |
Final round | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6 | ||||||||||
2002 | ![]() ![]() |
Final round | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | ||||||||||
2006 | ![]() |
3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | ||||||||||
2010 | ![]() |
Group stage | 22nd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Squad | Qualified | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | |
2014 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | Play-off | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 13 | |||||||||
2018 | ![]() |
Play-off | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 6 | ||||||||||
2022 | ![]() |
Play-off | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | ||||||||||
2026 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
Total | Group stage | 2/22 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 100 | 57 | 18 | 25 | 240 | 96 |
New Zealand's FIFA World Cup history | |
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First match | ![]() ![]() (Málaga, Spain; 15 June 1982) |
Biggest win | None |
Biggest defeat | ![]() ![]() (Seville, Spain; 23 June 1982) |
Best result | Group stage in 1982, 2010 |
Worst result |
OFC Nations Cup History
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Year | Host | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1973 | ![]() |
Champions | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1980 | ![]() |
Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1996 | Multiple | Semi-finals | 3rd | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1998 | ![]() |
Champions | 1st | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2000 | ![]() |
Runners-up | 2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2002 | ![]() |
Champions | 1st | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2004 | ![]() |
Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Multiple | Champions | 1st | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | ![]() |
Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | ![]() |
Champions | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | ![]() |
Cancelled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 5 titles | 10/10 | 44 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 110 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New Zealand's OFC Nations Cup history | |
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First match | ![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; 17 February 1973) |
Biggest win | ![]() ![]() (Adelaide, Australia; 4 June 2004) |
Biggest defeat | ![]() ![]() (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 27 February 1980) |
Best result | Champions in 1973, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2016, 2024 |
Worst result | Group stage in 1980 |
FIFA Confederations Cup History
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Year | Host | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
1992 | ![]() |
No OFC team invited | ||||||||
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1997 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
1999 | ![]() |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | Squad | |
2001 | ![]() ![]() |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
2003 | ![]() |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | Squad | |
2005 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
2009 | ![]() |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | Squad | |
2013 | ![]() |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
2017 | ![]() |
Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Squad | |
Total | Group stage | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 32 | — |
Awards and Achievements
Major Competitions
- AFC–OFC Challenge Cup
- OFC Nations Cup
Friendly Tournaments
Other Awards
- FIFA Confederations Cup Fair Play Award: 1999
- OFC Nations Cup Fair Play Award: 2024
Summary of Wins
Competition | ![]() |
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Total |
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OFC Nations Cup | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
AFC–OFC Challenge Cup | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Nueva Zelanda para niños
- New Zealand women's national football team
- Association football in New Zealand
- Trans-Tasman Cup