Chris Wood
Player Profile
All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 6
All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0
FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3
FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0
International appearances: 93
International goals: 45
International debut: 3 June 2009 vs Tanzania, Friendly 2009
Club: Nottingham Forest FC (ENG)
*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026
About a year ago, Chris Wood would have been heading into the FIFA World Cup in the form of his life. After an injury-hit campaign at Nottingham Forest, though, the experienced striker needs to discover some rhythm and form to remain a major threat for New Zealand this summer. That said, The All Whites’ captain, is the talismanic figure of the Oceanians as their all-time top scorer and all-time appearance maker as he closes in on 100 caps and 50 goals for his nation.
New Zealand Results
New Zealand Squad
New Zealand Group
| P | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 3 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
