All Whites World Cup qualifying 2024

The story so far

The All Whites are competing in Oceania qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and striker Chris Wood is a central figure in their campaign.^{14, 15 Nov 2024} New Zealand then beat Samoa 8-0 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, with Wood scoring a hat-trick and completing their group stage games.^{18 Nov 2024} The semi-finals will be played at Sky Stadium in Wellington on 21 March 2025, with the final at Eden Park on 24 March.^{11 Nov 2024}

Latest

New Zealand's 8-0 win over Samoa completed their group stage, and they now need two more wins to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.^{18 Nov 2024}

What's next

Two Oceania semi-finals will be held at Sky Stadium in Wellington on 21 March 2025.^{11 Nov 2024} The Oceania final is scheduled for Eden Park in Auckland on 24 March.^{11 Nov 2024}

Key moments

1. 11 Nov 2024Wellington and Auckland confirmed as venues for the Oceania qualifying semi-finals and final.
2. 15 Nov 2024All Whites beat Vanuatu 8-1 in Hamilton, qualifying for the semi-finals.
3. 18 Nov 2024All Whites beat Samoa 8-0; Chris Wood scores a hat-trick.

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