The All Whites next face Egypt at 1pm NZ time on June 22.

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.

For most of the squad, this is the first time at the big.

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

OPINION: The most anticipated All Whites selection in years, due to the circumstances.

The All Whites are shutting out the off-field distractions ahead of their Football World Cup opener against Iran.

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

The All Whites have kicked off their Football World Cup with a draw against Iran in Los Angeles.

The New Zealanders have taken the lead early as they look to make history in their Los Angeles opener.

The All Whites led Iran twice before earning their fourth straight draw at a World Cup.

After a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi hit…

The All Whites next face Egypt at 1pm NZ time on June 22.

Elijah Just scored twice, helping New Zealand to sit level top of group G.

How the All Whites players rated in their 2-2 World Cup draw with Iran.

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Elijah Just became New Zealand’s top men's World Cup scorer inside an hour.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has called it "our best performance ever" and credits "telepathy" and connection for their Football World Cup result.

OPINION: Now we know what New Zealand footballers are capable of.