21 Jun 2018

The history of NZ in the FIFA World Cups

From Afternoons, 2:35 pm on 21 June 2018
All Whites souvenir biscuit tin

All Whites souvenir biscuit tin Photo: https://nzhistory.govt.nz

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is currently in the group stages.  The world is watching but, as per usual, NZ is not involved.  In fact, NZ has only been involved in 2 of the 21 men's World Cups. 

Our Regular historian Grant Morris looks back on NZ's attempts to succeed on the biggest world stage.

The Football Ferns at the 1991 FIFA women's World Cup

The Football Ferns at the 1991 FIFA women's World Cup Photo: https://www.fifa.com