Touch wood, we are very fortunate that the AWs arrive in the US with only Oli Sail ruled out. The Socceroos lost Riley McGree last week, and that's considered a major blow for them. The Egyptians have picked a defender who hasn't played for his French club Nice in over a year.
17 of the Iranian sqiuad have had no club football in 3 months.
Off the Cacace topic but there is talk of expanding CONCACAF's 2027 Gold Cup from 16 to 24 teams. Saudi Arabia were an invitation side in 2025 and will be again next year.
NZF should be reaching out to CONCACAF and saying hell yes we are keen.
Someone in the Insta thread below suggests they invite in Greenland!
8 weeks ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWsYC4MjUih/
Within Concacaf, discussions have been held about expanding the 2027 Gold Cup to 24 teams 👀
Saudi Arabia is also expected to participate again thanks to PIF sponsorship 💰
Via: ConcacafEdgar
This could open the door for teams from other confederations
17 of the Iranian sqiuad have had no club football in 3 months.
Off the Cacace topic but there is talk of expanding CONCACAF's 2027 Gold Cup from 16 to 24 teams. Saudi Arabia were an invitation side in 2025 and will be again next year.
NZF should be reaching out to CONCACAF and saying hell yes we are keen.
Someone in the Insta thread below suggests they invite in Greenland!
8 weeks ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWsYC4MjUih/
Within Concacaf, discussions have been held about expanding the 2027 Gold Cup to 24 teams 👀
Saudi Arabia is also expected to participate again thanks to PIF sponsorship 💰
Via: ConcacafEdgar
This could open the door for teams from other confederations