The injury scare comes just 48 hours before the All Whites' World Cup opener.

Alex Rufer missed team training on Saturday (NZT) with what has been described as a knock.

The injury scare comes just 48 hours before the All Whites' World Cup opener.

The All Whites skipper says keeping calm will be key when they face Iran.

Build-up to the All Whites' opening at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.