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"Welcome contribution": All Whites, NZ Football set for major payday for World Cup selection

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 14 May 2026, 9:11am
Tim Payne of New Zealand celebrates with Michael Boxall after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 OFC Qualifier Semi Final match between New Zealand All Whites and Fiji at Sky Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Tim Payne of New Zealand celebrates with Michael Boxall after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 OFC Qualifier Semi Final match between New Zealand All Whites and Fiji at Sky Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

"Welcome contribution": All Whites, NZ Football set for major payday for World Cup selection

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 14 May 2026, 9:11am

A big day for New Zealand football. 

The All Whites squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup is set to be announced this morning. 

36 players will be selected, each set to receive at least $250,000, and New Zealand Football is guaranteed US$10 million just for qualifying. 

CEO Andrew Pragnell told Mike Hosking it’s a massive amount of money, and a good chunk rightfully goes to the players, it’s a welcome contribution for the organisation. 

He says they’re probably the most international sport in regards to the number of teams they operate, and since they’re travelling around the world constantly, it’s quickly spent. 

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