An injury to Chris Wood did not prevent New Zealand from becoming the second team to secure qualification for the 2026 men’s World Cup, their first appearance since 2010. Wood appeared to land ...

The New Zealand veteran's first international goal effectively punched the ticket for 2026. Now the All Whites are thinking ...

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury. The All Whites join already ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand captain Chris Wood says it's “only fair” that FIFA’s smallest confederation, Oceania, has been given direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup.

Nottingham Forest have been handed an injury scare after captain Chris Wood limped off in New Zealand ... New Zealand’s win booked their place at the 2026 World Cup, joining Japan and co ...