Harry Kane's header handed England a 1-0 win against New Zealand in their penultimate pre-World Cup friendly before the tournament gets under way next week.

Millwall goalkeeper Max Crocombe was in action for New Zealand at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

A former Northern Kentucky University soccer standout will be taking the pitch for his home country on the biggest stage in the world.

Social media sensation Tim Payne could use his 2026 World Cup hype to go to the Argentine league after he finishes repping New Zealand in the big tournament. Two weeks ago, Tim Payne was literally one of the less-followed 2026 World Cup players.

A roundly criticised pitch played to its crass nature right to the very end of England's 115-run win in the first Test against New Zealand. Outrageous lateral movement combined with unpredictable bounce - Jacob Bethell's second-innings dismissal almost burrowing underground - offered peril at every axis for the batters.

Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with England’s “freestyle” performance in the first half of their 1-0 win over New Zealand but the head coach was pleased with Jude Bellingham’s impact as a substitute in Tam