PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald9 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readThe All Whites' World Cup games will be played at a time of day when we can all watch it together as a nation, without bleary eyes. Pictured are New Zealand midfielder Ryan Thomas (left) and coach Darren Bazeley. Photo / PhotosportTake a deep breath and cancel your Zoom calls – the biggest sporting event on Earth is here.The Fifa World Cup has always been a politically fascinating and wealth-dripping sporting spectacle of the highest quality.But its kickoff doesn’t often bring our nation to a standstill.
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