Wood appeared to land awkwardly during his side’s clash with New Caledonia in the OFC World Cup qualifiers final on Monday.

BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.The All Whites join already qualified ...

New Zealand have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, as they’re back in the World Cup for just the third time in their history and the first time since 2010. They beat New Caledonia 3-0 in the final of ...

Having missed out on qualification for three straight editions of the FIFA World Cup, New Zealand are back among the global elite and ready to make an impression. You have to feel for the staff at ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series.

New Zealand's qualification not only represents a proud moment for the national team and its supporters but also highlights the implications of the recent World Cup expansion. Previously, New Zealand ...

New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams means Oceania has one automatic spot and New ...

New Zealand has made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first beneficiary of the tournament's expanded format. This remarkable achievement not only secures the region's sole ...

The European qualifiers for the World Cup may have only just begun but four nations have already booked their place at the 2026 World Cup.The UK nations have endured mixed starts to their ...

It is in line for the biggest windfall in its history, off the back of the All Whites returning to the Fifa World Cup after 15 years. While qualification, achieved via the 3-0 win over New Caledonia ...

New Zealand have sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia in the Oceania play-off.The All Whites will return to football’s biggest stage for the first time in 16 years ...