It's just the lack of available free windows that makes it highly unlikely, plus the unattractiveness of NZ being so far away. The Socceroos will begin prepping for Asian Cup soon (early 2024). They have locked in a friendly against England at Wembley in October. Their next home games could well end up being 1st round AFC WC qualifiers, which shuts out any potential co sharing with NZ.
Canada, USA & Mexico could be available for friendlies this cycle, as they host the next WC - so maybe ain't involved in CONCACAF WC qualifying?? But you can bet they will want those friendlies to be at home to build support up to their home WC. Or maybe they will target matches in Europe. Herdman has already stated Canada need to be playing 'bigger teams' more regularly to improve.
So China, Australia, Korea at home is as good as we can hope for. That's just the reality of where lowly NZ sits in the crowded international match schedule landscape. Which would still be a big improvement on previous cycles.
Canada, USA & Mexico could be available for friendlies this cycle, as they host the next WC - so maybe ain't involved in CONCACAF WC qualifying?? But you can bet they will want those friendlies to be at home to build support up to their home WC. Or maybe they will target matches in Europe. Herdman has already stated Canada need to be playing 'bigger teams' more regularly to improve.
So China, Australia, Korea at home is as good as we can hope for. That's just the reality of where lowly NZ sits in the crowded international match schedule landscape. Which would still be a big improvement on previous cycles.