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2023 All Whites International Fixtures

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Posted September 14, 2023 23:37 · last edited September 15, 2023 00:46

theprof
YoungHeartHM
I think we've all been clamouring for a decent cluster of international fixtures for the AW's for a while now, so this excellent news to wake up to after night shift. 

Well done NZ Football, looking forward to it. 👏



Agreed, great to see Pragnell actually achieve what he said he would. Next on the list is regular home games.

That will be very difficult from now on this cycle. 

Most Confederations will be well into their WC qualifying in 2024. If someone like Greece or Ireland has a bye they ain't flying 25-30 hours downunder for one game. We were lucky to have China earlier this year, and the Socceroos last year (Aussies had very few options when looking for tough Qatar WC warmups).

OFC WC qualifiers are likely to be the AWs next home games.


Note that the ALM kicks off 20th-22nd Oct, and AWs play 14th-18th Oct. 

So wouldn't surprise if the October AWs are completely sans ALM players. That will keep the ALM coaches (incl Chiefy) happy, as they build up to the new season kicking off a matter of days after the FIFA window ends. Is enough players in North America & Europe to form a good squad.

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theprof
YoungHeartHM
I think we've all been clamouring for a decent cluster of international fixtures for the AW's for a while now, so this excellent news to wake up to after night shift. 

Well done NZ Football, looking forward to it. 👏



Agreed, great to see Pragnell actually achieve what he said he would. Next on the list is regular home games.

That will be very difficult from now on this cycle. 

Most Confederations will be starting their WC qualifying in 2024. If someone like Greece or Ireland has a bye they ain't flying 25-30 hours downunder for one game. We were lucky to have China earlier this year, and the Socceroos last year (Aussies had very few options when looking for tough Qatar WC warmups).

OFC WC qualifiers are likely to be the AWs next home games.


Note that the ALM kicks off 20th-22nd Oct, and AWs play 14th-18th Oct. 

So wouldn't surprise if the October AWs are completely sans ALM players. That will keep the ALM coaches (incl Chiefy) happy, as they build up to the new season kicking off a matter of days after the FIFA window ends. Is enough players in North America & Europe to form a good squad.