World Cup call: Who will take the field for the All Whites against Iran?

PremiumOpinionUpdatedOpinion byMichael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·nzme·15 Jun, 2026 06:04 AM5 mins to readMichael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for New Zealand's Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.‌Elijah Just, Max Crocombe and Tim Payne are likely starters against Iran. Photos / PhotosportMichael Burgess in Los AngelesAll Whites v Iran, 1pm TuesdayThis is the most anticipated All Whites match in 16 years.There have been some big ones in that period, especially the Fifa World Cup Intercontinental playoffs against Mexico (2013), Peru (2017) and Costa Rica (2022).

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