New Zealand Football has withdrawn support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining several other nations and calling for an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.
Elijah Just, a New Zealand footballer of Chinese heritage, became the first All Whites player to score twice in a World Cup match during a 2-2 draw with Iran. Born in Palmerston North, Just currently plays in Scotland and also made history as the first Motherwell player to score in the tournament.
A Bélgica lidera o Grupo G na Copa do Mundo, que inclui Egito, Irã e Nova Zelândia
New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram followers skyrocketed from 4,700 to over 1 million after Argentine influencer El Scarso singled him out as the least-known World Cup player, while another Kiwi player faces cancelling his wedding due to the tournament.
