New Zealand national futsal team
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The New Zealand national futsal team, nicknamed the Futsal Whites, is the representative side for New Zealand in international futsal and is governed by New Zealand Football (NZF).[2] The nickname is a reference to the New Zealand national football team which is known as the All Whites, which in turn is based on the national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.
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Nickname(s) | Futsal Whites | ||
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Association | New Zealand Football (NZF) | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Marvin Eakins | ||
Captain | Dylan Manickum | ||
Most caps | Dylan Manickum (63) | ||
FIFA code | NZL | ||
FIFA ranking | 49 [1] | ||
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First international | |||
Spain 19–2 New Zealand (Melbourne, Australia; 21 October 1988) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Kiribati 1–21 New Zealand (Suva, Fiji; 17 May 2011) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Spain 19–2 New Zealand (Melbourne, Australia; 21 October 1988) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (First in 2024) | ||
Best result | TBD (2024) | ||
OFC Futsal Championship | |||
Appearances | 12 (First in 1992) | ||
Best result | Champions (2022, 2023) | ||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 2 (First in 1988) | ||
Best result | Group stage (1988, 2011) |
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