Former England defender Kyle Walker has defended Jude Bellingham's position in Thomas Tuchel's starting line-up amid growing clamour for him to be dropped. While acknowledging the incredible rise of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, the veteran full-back believes the Real Madrid star's unique aura remains indispensable for the national team.
There’s a running group that trots through the streets of Toronto on Monday nights, swallowing up sidewalks with expansive crowds, especially when summer temperatures take over the city. On a recent evening, the group passed outside Toronto Stadium, adorned with FIFA's World Cup branding and ready to host six games during the 2026 tournament.
Bukayo Saka has registered just 13 Premier League goals for Arsenal across the last two campaigns, with ex-England winger Chris Waddle telling GOAL where the Gunners forward needs to improve - with Mohamed Salah being held up as inspiration. There has never been any doubting Saka’s creative instincts, but his game could be taken to another level if end product were to be delivered in greater numbers.
Toby Alderweireld has told GOAL why Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is “pure football”, with the tricky forward considered to be a “dangerous” operator that can illuminate the 2026 World Cup with Belgium. Fans across the globe are looking for creative performers of that ilk to get them off their seats as the best players on the planet descend on North America and prepare to compete for ultimate glory.
Former England defender Gary Neville has lauded FIFA for implementing a series of major rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United legend believes the strict new guidelines, designed to eradicate cynical time-wasting and improve on-field transparency, will significantly enhance the viewing experience for match-going fans.
Darren Anderton has told GOAL that Harry Kane “still has a few years left” in him, with England’s record goalscorer bar expected to be set pretty “high” for those that follow in the most illustrious of footsteps. The current Three Lions captain and talismanic No.9 has 79 international efforts to his name at present, and is showing no sign of slowing down.
Where can I buy New Zealand World Cup 2026 tickets?
Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving New Zealand, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.
To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.
Can I buy New Zealand World Cup 2026 resale tickets?
If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.
Will there be an opportunity to purchase New Zealand World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?
No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.
Who has scored the most goals for New Zealand at World Cup Finals?
With a 28-year gap between their previous two World Cup quests, it comes as no surprise that there’s no standout all-time World Cup goalscorer for New Zealand. The following players have all scored one World Cup goal apiece for the All Whites; Winston Reid, Shane Smeltz, Steve Sumner and Steve Wooddin. Having netted 45 goals in 88 appearances for his country, Chris Wood will be aiming to join that group and maybe surpass them in the summer.