NZ qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:45:29 +0000

AUCKLAND : New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia today but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury. The All Whites join already qualified Japan and co-hosts the US, Canada and Mexico at next year's finals thanks to three second half goals.