New ZealandWorld Cup
Appearances 1 (First in 1982)
Best result Round 1, 1982
OFC Nations Cup
Appearances 8 (First in 1973)
Best result Champions, 1973, 1998, 2002 and 2008
Confederations CupAppearances 3 (First in 1999)
Best result Round 1, 1999, 2003 and 2009
New Zealand has never won a World Cup match, they were 0-3, in their only appearance back in 1982. The "All Whites," will be playing in formidable Group F with returning champions Italy, Paraguay and Slovakia. This is really one of those teams with nothing to lose, they aren't expected to do much and many regard their qualification process as easy. So winning their first WC match will be something worth celebrating, advance to the knock out stage and the island of New Zealand will consider it one of their greatest victories in sports.
Timber Fans know that both Gavin Wilkinson and Cameron Knowles are from New Zealand, so expect some extra smiles on their face if the All Whites show signs of success.
Player to Watch - Ryan Nelsen
Ryan Nelsen played DC united for five years and now is with Blackburn, he is one of the few players on this squad to see competition at this high of a level.
World Cup jerseys
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