New Zealand national football team All Whites midfielder Matt Garbett has been ruled out of the World Cup squad due to a hamstring injury.

What happened?

Garbett suffered the injury during practice over the weekend, prompting New Zealand Football to announce his replacement, Logan Rogerson.

Why it matters for New Zealand national football team All Whites

The loss of Garbett is a significant blow to the team, given his skills and experience.

What comes next?

New Zealand national football team All Whites will face Belgium on 2026-06-27, in their next fixture. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (2026-06-22) | | Next fixture | vs Belgium (2026-06-27) | The team will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss and make a strong impression in the tournament.