All Whites defender speaks to FIFA about taking part in his first World Cup and the team's ambitions at the upcoming global showpiece.
New Zealand World Cup 2026 update: Surman: New Zealand aiming for first finals win adds another note to the World Cup 2026 build-up. The useful part for fans is knowing how it fits with fixtures, squads and tournament planning. FIFA first published this update on May 24, 2026.
Latest World Cup 2026 angle
New Zealand is the main focus here. As the tournament gets closer, stories like this help fans follow form, selection decisions and the wider route toward the group stage.
Teams mentioned: New Zealand, Portland Timbers, USA.
Fixtures and tournament route
Use the World Cup 2026 schedule, World Cup groups guide and qualified teams list to see where this story fits once the full tournament picture is in place.
More World Cup 2026 guides
The World Cup 2026 tickets guide, TV channels guide and stadiums guide cover the fan details around matchday.
Source: FIFA.com.