New Zealand captain Chris Wood. Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski / www.photosport.nz
As expected, New Zealand are through to the next stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, and almost certainly as group winners. However, they still have one game left - against Samoa for the first time since 1987. Kick-off is at 7:30pm.
Team lists, news and key information for tonight's match in Auckland.
Just one player in the current Samoa men's national football team was alive the last time they faced New Zealand in a senior international, writes Mathew Nash.
The All Whites have thrashed Vanuatu as captain Chris Wood scored a double in Hamilton.
The All Whites have beaten Vanuatu 8-1 at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.
Chris Wood's purple patch has helped Nottingham Forestin to climb to fifth in the EPL and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the striker's form is unlikely to be matched again by a Kiwi.
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