The New Zealand men's national football team, known as the All Whites, represents New Zealand in international football. Governed by New Zealand Football, the team is a member of both FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation.
The team is notable for its efforts to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, often navigating a challenging path through the OFC qualification tournament. Their journey frequently involves a crucial intercontinental playoff, known as the "repechaje," to secure a final spot in the tournament.
Recently, the All Whites have been in the news due to their ongoing campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. International sports reports have highlighted the team's progression to the final intercontinental playoff stage scheduled for March, following a dramatic last-minute victory in a previous qualifying match.
This upcoming playoff will determine their final opponent for a place in the 2026 World Cup, a significant event that has drawn attention to the team's qualification efforts alongside other nations also preparing for their own playoff matches.