New Zealand qualifies for the World Cup, but there is concern for Nottingham Forest Chris Wooda striker
New Zealand today became a second nation that qualified for the 2026 World Cup. After a 3-0 victory over Nova Kaledonia, although the victory reached the price with top scorer Chris Wood, who suffered an injury.
Wood, who led the Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in the Premier League that could end the Champions League qualification, injured his right hip for three minutes in the second half.
He tried to continue, but he had to leave after 54 minutes, winning the pain.
All whites were actually improved after he came out and took the lead eight minutes later, when Michael Boxall climbed the highest to Francis de Vries.
Kosta Barbarouses, Wood’s replacement, added a second after 67 minutes before setting Eli then to make 3-0 and sealed the passage of new Zealand in the finals next summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Let’s go to FIFA World Cup at 2026!
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– New Zealand football
Baby chief frustrated despite the qualification
Boss Darren Dando Basin said: “It was frustrating because the boys wanted to qualify and play well. They wanted to repeat on Friday [a 7-0 win over Fiji] But that didn’t really play that way. We talked about maintaining calm. It came, but obviously we had to change what we were doing. “
At Wood, he added, “I’m not sure yet.
“It was when he had the opportunity and almost scored a hit, which is a shame. It is not ideal to lose our captain and our scorer goal.”
See you ’26
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– New Zealand football
