All Whites Matt Garbett out of World Cup
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over for All Whites midfielder Matt Garbett before it had begun.
NZ Football confirmed he has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for at least a month.
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Twenty-four-year-old Garbett left Friday's training session early and took no part in Saturday's final session.
The governing body put said this in their statement.
"The whole squad’s thoughts are with Matt at this time and we are gutted he won’t be able to play in the tournament.
We look forward to seeing him back on the pitch soon."
Auckland FC’s Logan Rogerson has been added to the All Whites’ FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and will travel to join the team immediately.
It's a tough blow for the midfielder who plays at Peterborough United as he had been likely to start against Iran this afternoon after an impressive performance in the final hit out against England in Tampa.