Watch New Zealand at FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup: Streaming Guide
New Zealand is set to kick off its campaign at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The team will face Mali in their opening match, scheduled to begin at 3:45 AM NZT. Fans can watch the game live on FIFA+ and TVNZ.
About the Tournament
The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 4 to 28, 2025. It features 48 teams, with New Zealand, Fiji, and New Caledonia representing the Oceania Football Confederation.
In a new format, all matches, except for the final, will occur at the Aspire Zone in Doha, allowing for simultaneous games across several pitches.
New Zealand’s Match Schedule
- November 6, 2025: New Zealand vs. Mali at 3:45 AM NZT
- November 9, 2025: New Zealand vs. Saudi Arabia at 4:45 AM NZT
- November 12, 2025: New Zealand vs. Austria at 4:45 AM NZT
Group Information
New Zealand is placed in Group L, alongside:
- Mali
- Austria
- Saudi Arabia
New Zealand Squad
The following players will represent New Zealand at the tournament:
- Will Britton – Western Springs (Auckland Grammar School)
- Justin Cardozo – Macarthur Bulls
- Aaron Cartwright – Melbourne City
- Joseph Chalabi – Wellington Phoenix (Te Kura)
- Ethan Dyer – Sydney FC
- Van Fitzharris – Auckland FC (Mount Maunganui College)
- Toby Borgnis – Reading FC
- Sean Kane – Eastern Suburbs (St Kentigern College)
- Damion Kim – East Coast Bays (Westlake Boys High School)
- Alex Lienard – Sunderland AFC
- Nathan Martin – Auckland FC (Te Kura)
- Will Martin – Lions FC
- Evan Masamba Kuzmenko – Auckland FC (Auckland Grammar School)
- Joe McIntyre – Wellington Phoenix (Hutt International Boys’ School)
- Dan Nelson – Wellington Phoenix (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream)
- Matias Nunez – Auckland United (Mount Albert Grammar School)
- Jackson O’Reilly – Brisbane Roar
- Ben Perez Baldoni – Auckland FC (Selwyn College)
- Jack Perniskie – Wellington Phoenix (Scots College)
- Luka Vicelich – Auckland FC (St Peter’s College)
- Michael Wong – Auckland United (Te Kura)
Tournament Format and Qualification
The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32. The knockout stage will follow, where if matches end in a draw, penalty shootouts will decide the winner.
Historical Context
The FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup has seen numerous champions since its inception. Past winners include:
- 1985 – Nigeria
- 1989 – Saudi Arabia
- 1995 – Ghana
- 2001 – France
- 2017 – England
- 2019 – Brazil
- 2023 – Germany
New Zealand looks to make its mark in this prestigious tournament and will be aiming for success in their group matches. Fans can stay updated on the championship via Emegypt for further coverage and insights.
