New Zealand men's national football team
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Nickname(s) | All Whites | ||
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Association | New Zealand Football (NZF) | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Anthony Hudson | ||
Captain | Chris Wood | ||
Most caps | Ivan Vicelich (88) | ||
Top scorer | Vaughan Coveny (28) | ||
Home stadium | Westpac Stadium (Wellington) | ||
FIFA code | NZL | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 149 ![]() | ||
Highest | 47 (August 2002) | ||
Lowest | 159 (November 2015) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Dunedin, New Zealand; 17 June 1922) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; 16 August 1981) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Wellington, New Zealand; 11 July 1936) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 1982) | ||
Best result | Group stage, 1982, 2010 | ||
OFC Nations Cup | |||
Appearances | 9 (first in 1973) | ||
Best result | Champions, 1973, 1998, 2002, 2008 | ||
FIFA Confederations Cup | |||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1999) | ||
Best result | Group stage, 1999, 2003, 2009 |
The New Zealand national football team represents New Zealand in international football. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in New Zealand New Zealand Football (NZF), which is currently a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The team's official nickname is the All Whites, being one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.
New Zealand is a four-time OFC champion. The team represented New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup tournaments in 1982 and 2010, and the FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments in 1999, 2003 and 2009.
Because most New Zealand football clubs are semi-professional rather than fully professional, most top New Zealand footballers play abroad for clubs in Europe, the United States, Canada and in the Australian A-League.
History
Early years
New Zealand's first international football match was played in Dunedin at the old Caledonian Ground on 23 July 1904 against a team representing New South Wales. New Zealand lost by the game's only goal, but drew with the same team 3–3 in a game at Athletic Park, Wellington seven days later. The following year the team played a Wellington representative side on 10 June before embarking on a tour of Australia, during which they played eleven representative sides, including three "test matches" against New South Wales. Of these three matches they won one, lost one, and drew one.
A New Zealand national team did not play again until 1921, when New Zealand played three official full internationals against Australia, played at Carisbrook in Dunedin, Athletic Park in Wellington, and Auckland Domain. The results were two 3–1 wins to New Zealand and a 1–1 draw in Wellington.[1]
Recent success
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Despite its large player numbers, football in New Zealand struggles to compete with other sports such as rugby union, cricket and rugby league, financially and for media exposure. The performance of the national team is further hindered by a relatively young semi-professional domestic league, the New Zealand Football Championship having been established in 2004. New Zealand has one professional team, Wellington Phoenix FC, which competes in the Australian A-League.
Since the 1990s, United States college soccer has played a significant role in the development of New Zealand players. This influence began when former Scotland international Bobby Clark returned to the U.S. after his 1994–96 stint as New Zealand head coach to take the head coaching job at Stanford University (he now holds the same position at Notre Dame). Clark began recruiting in New Zealand, and former New Zealand national players Ryan Nelsen and Simon Elliott played for him at Stanford. The trend that Clark started has continued to the present; more than two dozen New Zealanders are now playing for NCAA Division I men's programs in the U.S.[2] A common next step in these players' career paths is a stint in Major League Soccer; ESPNsoccernet journalist Brent Latham speculated in a March 2010 story that New Zealand's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad could have more MLS players than the U.S. squad.[2][3] However, Latham's speculation did not prove true, as only one MLS player made the New Zealand squad for the World Cup.
New Zealand formerly competed against Australia for top honours in the OFC. However, after Australia left to join the AFC in 2006, New Zealand were left as the only seeded team in the OFC.
New Zealand qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup though exited the competition after the first round despite being the only team not to lose a game during the tournament.[4] The tournament also featured one of New Zealand's most notable results, a 1–1 draw with the then world champions Italy.
Supporters
The supporters of the New Zealand national team are known as the 'White Noise', a play on the All Whites nickname.[5]
Rivalries
New Zealand's long time rivals are Trans-Tasman neighbors Australia.[6] The two teams' history dates back to 1922, where they first met in both their international debuts. The rivalry between the Socceroos (Australia) and the All Whites (New Zealand) is part of a wider friendly rivalry between the geographical neighbours Australia and New Zealand, which applies not only to sport but to the culture of the two countries. The rivalry was intensified when Australia and New Zealand were both members of the OFC, regularly competing in OFC Nations Cup finals and in FIFA World Cup qualifications, where only one team from the OFC progressed to the World Cup. Since Australia left the OFC to join the AFC in 2006, competition between the two teams has been less frequent. However, the rivalry between the two teams is still strong, with the occasional match receiving much media and public attention.[7] The rivalry extends to club football, with New Zealand's only fully professional team, the Wellington Phoenix, playing in the Australian A-League.
Coaching staff
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Players
For all past and present players who have appeared for the national team, see New Zealand national team players.
Current squad
The following players were called up for the friendly against Oman on 12 November 2015.[9]
Caps and goals updated as of 12 November 2015 after the game against Oman.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Max Crocombe | 12 August 1993 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Stefan Marinovic | 7 October 1991 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Nik Tzanev | 23 December 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Michael Boxall | 18 August 1988 | 14 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Sam Brotherton | 2 October 1996 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Tom Doyle | 30 June 1992 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Louis Fenton | 3 April 1993 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Themistoklis Tzimopoulos | 20 November 1985 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Kosta Barbarouses | 19 February 1990 | 29 | 2 | ![]() | |
MF | Henry Cameron | 28 June 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Clayton Lewis | 12 February 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Michael McGlinchey | 7 January 1987 | 32 | 4 | ![]() | |
MF | Marco Rojas | 5 November 1991 | 23 | 1 | ![]() | |
MF | Alex Rufer | 12 June 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Ryan Thomas | 20 December 1994 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi | 27 March 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Logan Rogerson | 28 May 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Chris Wood (Captain) | 7 December 1991 | 40 | 14 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to represent New Zealand in the last 12 months:
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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DF | Liam Higgins | 27 September 1993 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Harshae Raniga | 1 October 1994 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Winston Reid | 3 July 1988 | 19 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Storm Roux | 13 January 1993 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Deklan Wynne | 20 March 1995 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Adam Mitchell | 1 June 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Moses Dyer | 21 March 1997 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Tim Payne | 10 January 1994 | 14 | 2 | ![]() |
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MF | Bill Tuiloma | 23 March 1995 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Cameron Howieson | 22 December 1994 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Benjamin van den Broek | 21 September 1987 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Sam Burfoot | 10 April 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Shane Smeltz | 29 September 1981 | 51 | 24 | ![]() |
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FW | Jeremy Brockie | 7 October 1987 | 47 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Tyler Boyd | 30 December 1994 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Joel Stevens | 7 February 1995 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Ryan De Vries | 14 September 1991 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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RET: Retired from international football.
Results and fixtures
For all past match results of the national team, see the team's 1922–69 results page, 1970–99 results page and 2000–present results page.
2015
31 March 2015 Friendly | South Korea ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Seoul, South Korea |
Lee ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium |
7 September 2015 Friendly | Myanmar ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Yangon, Myanmar |
Zaw ![]() |
Report | Smeltz ![]() |
Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon |
12 November 2015 Friendly[10][11] | Oman ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Al-Seeb, Oman |
Wood ![]() |
Stadium: Al-Seeb Stadium |
2016
May 29, 2016 2016 OFC Nations Cup | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
Stadium: TBC |
June 1, 2016 2016 OFC Nations Cup | Vanuatu ![]() | v | ![]() | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
Stadium: TBC |
June 5, 2016 2016 OFC Nations Cup | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
Stadium: TBC |
Records
Most capped players
Below is a list of the 10 players with the most caps for Newzealand.
# | Player | Period | Caps | Goals |
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1 | Simon Elliott | 1993–2008 | 90 | 23 |
2 | Vaughan Coveny | 1991–2005 | 87 | 71 |
3 | Ricki Herbert | 1983–1995 | 86 | 48 |
4 | Chris Jackson | 1989–2001 | 84 | 23 |
5 | Brian Turner | 1966–1981 | 83 | 5 |
6 | Duncan Cole | 1978–1991 | 78 | 47 |
7 | Steve Sumner | 1973–1987 | 75 | 2 |
8 | Chris Zoricich | 1990–2002 | 74 | 4 |
9 | Ceri Evans | 1985–1997 | 73 | 14 |
10 | Michael McGarry | 1985–1999 | 70 | 11 |
Top goalscorers
Below is a list of the top 10 goalscorers for Newzealand.
# | Player | Period | Goals | Caps | Average |
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1 | Vaughan Coveny | 1991–2005 | 51 | 87 | 0.59 |
2 | Shane Smeltz | 2006–2014 | 38 | 67 | 0.57 |
3 | Steve Sumner | 1973-1987 | 32 | 75 | 0.43 |
4 | Brian Turner | 1966–1981 | 31 | 83 | 0.38 |
Jock Newall | 1937–1952 | 31 | 68 | 0.37 | |
6 | Keith Nelson | 1976–1986 | 28 | 65 | 0.43 |
7 | Chris Killen | 2000–2009 | 27 | 62 | 0.44 |
8 | Grant Turner | 1979–1990 | 26 | 58 | 0.45 |
9 | Roy Coxon | 1935–1950 | 25 | 57 | 0.44 |
10 | Dave Taylor | 1967–1981 | 23 | 61 | 0.38 |
Competitive record
For the all-time record of the national team against opposing nations, see the team's all-time record page.
Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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661 | 248 | 165 | 248 | 1179 | 1042 | +139 |
FIFA World Cup
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||
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6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | |||||||||
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Group stage | 23rd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 10 | |
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Did not qualify | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | ||||||||
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6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6 | |||||||||
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6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | |||||||||
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5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | |||||||||
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Group stage | 22nd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | |
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Did not qualify | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 13 | ||||||||
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Total | Group stage | 2/22 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 81 | 44 | 14 | 23 | 193 | 88 |
FIFA Confederations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
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Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
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Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
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Total | Group stage | 3/11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
OFC Nations Cup
OFC Nations Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Champions | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
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Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
1996 | Third place | 3rd | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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Champions | 1st | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
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Champions | 1st | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
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Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 |
2008 | Champions | 1st | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
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Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
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Qualified | |||||||
Total | 4 titles | 9/9 | 39 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 100 | 38 |
See also
General
List of New Zealand international footballers
Squads
FIFA World Cup |
FIFA Confederations Cup
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References
- ^ Hilton, T. (1991) An association with soccer. Auckland: The New Zealand Football Association. ISBN 0-473-01291-X. pp. 143–144.
- ^ a b Latham, Brent (17 March 2010). "U.S. connection helps New Zealand". ESPNsoccernet. Retrieved 21 March 2010.
- ^ Latham's piece directly states; "From his post across the Pacific Ocean, Ricki Herbert may have a more profound interest in labor peace in America [referring to a possible MLS player strike that was averted days after the piece] than anyone in the history of New Zealand, because when his team kicks off the World Cup against Slovakia on 15 June, the All-Whites' lineup could feature even more MLS players than [U.S. national coach Bob] Bradley's."
- ^ "All Whites grab slice of history". TVNZ. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ "Celebrating with a little Slice of Heaven". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "All Whites backing derby rivalry to get them through". nzfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Tell us your top Socceroos-All Whites games as a precursor to another trans-Tasman showdown". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/all-whites-depart-for-korea-test/
- ^ http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/all-whites-named-for-oman/
- ^ "Oman to play Friendly against New Zeland". ofa.om.
- ^ "Oman to play friendly against New Zealand". Times of Oman.