New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup 2026 dream has come to an end, suffering elimination after a 5-1 defeat to Belgium in their final Group G fixture in Vancouver.

The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled five members of the women’s record-breaking 2025-26 squad.

All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss will come back from the FIFA World Cup duty to a new A-League team.

After winning the A-League title Auckland FC has been descimated with Danny Hay also departing to join former Head Coach Steve Corica at Yokohama F Marinos in Japan.

New Zealand have suffered their first defeat at a FIFA World Cup since 1982, losing 3-1 to Egypt in their second Group G fixture at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver.

The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed the release of 32-year-old All Whites defender Tim Payne.

Auckland FC’s inaugural Head Coach Steve Corica has made the decision to leave the club.

In a free-flowing contest the All Whites twice held the lead over Iran as the New Zealand side searched for its first win at a World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over for All Whites midfielder Matt Garbett before it had begun.

Dan Hall is leaving Auckland FC on a high, with the fan favourite centre-back exploring his options overseas following the end of his contract.

Uruguayan centre-forward Guillermo May a crowd favourite has departed Auckland FC after two seasons at the club.

The Phoenix have re-signed Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson for the 2026-27 A-League season.

Experienced fullback James McGarry, has signed on with the Phoenix for the next two A-League seasons after securing a release from the Brisbane Roar.

Top scorer for the Wellington Phoenix in the past season, Ifeanyi Eze is leaving the A-league.

A solitary Harry Kane header was the difference as England beat the New Zealand 1-0 in Tampa, Florida.

The Football Ferns have lost the first of two international games in Malaga, Spain to lower ranked Haiti.

The New Zealand All Whites have been made to look second rate in their friendly international at Fort Lauderdale in Florida in front of a crowd keenly supporting their Caribbean opponents.

The Wellington Phoenix have signed teenager Eamon McCarron to his first pro contract as well as extended the contract of midfielde Kazuki Nagasawa.

Auckland FC have won the first edition of the OFC Pro League, defeating South Melbourne FC 2-1 in the final at Eden Park.

Auckland FC are A-League champions after their second season in the league ended with the biggest prize in the competition.