Chris Wood Leads New Zealand's Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood will captain New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, marking the All Whites' first World Cup appearance in 16 years.
Chris Wood, the accomplished striker from Nottingham Forest, has been named to lead New Zealand's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer. New Zealand recently secured their berth in the 2026 World Cup, successfully returning to the final tournament for the first time in 16 years. The All Whites have now officially announced their squad roster for the tournament, captained by Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood. Complete Squad List: Goalkeepers: Alex Paulsen, Max Crocombe, Michael Wood Defenders: Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Francis de Vriess, Finn Surman, Callan Elliot Midfielders: Joe Bell, Marco Stamenic, Alex Rufer, Ryan Thomas, Lachlan Bayliss Forwards: Chris Wood, Costa Barbarouses, Jesse Randall, Sarpreet Singh, Ben Waine, Callum McCowatt, Elijah Just, Benoît and Matt Garbett
