I'm sure all World Cup qualified teams will be trying to arrange friendlies in June that match up similar to their pool opponents.
ie we draw Japan, Baze will want a friendly against say Sth Korea.
And the AWs to likewise to fulfil their traditional role as a down graded Socceroos.
That's the best ideal WC prep, especially for the AWs who will need every bit of help they can can get.
That will all be far easier to organise in summer time North America (or Europe) in the June WC leadup, rather than getting anyone to visit far flung chilly NZ.
ie we draw Japan, Baze will want a friendly against say Sth Korea.
And the AWs to likewise to fulfil their traditional role as a down graded Socceroos.
That's the best ideal WC prep, especially for the AWs who will need every bit of help they can can get.
That will all be far easier to organise in summer time North America (or Europe) in the June WC leadup, rather than getting anyone to visit far flung chilly NZ.