New Zealand women's national football team

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New Zealand
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Nickname(s) Football Ferns [1]
Association New Zealand Football
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coachMichael Mayne
Captain Ali Riley
Most caps Ria Percival (166)
Top scorer Amber Hearn (54)
FIFA code NZL
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 33 Decrease2.svg 1 (12 June 2025) [2]
Highest16 (December 2013, July 2015 – March 2016)
Lowest32 (December 2024)
First international
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2–0 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg
(Hong Kong; 25 August 1975)
Biggest win
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 21–0 Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
Biggest defeat
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 11–0 New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg
(Brisbane, Australia; 24 February 2004)
World Cup
Appearances6 (first in 1991 )
Best resultGroup stage (1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023)
Olympic Games
Appearances5 (first in 2008 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2012)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances11 (first in 1983 )
Best resultChampions (1983, 1991, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2018)

The New Zealand women's national football team represents New Zealand in international football competitions, and is governed by New Zealand Football (NZF). They are nicknamed the Football Ferns.

Contents

The New Zealand national team has taken part in the FIFA Women's World Cup six times, making their debut in 1991. [3] New Zealand co-hosted the 2023 World Cup alongside Australia. [4] They have failed to go past the group stage in all occasions.

History

The New Zealand Women's Soccer Association was founded in 1975. By invitation, the team took part in the Asian Women's Championship in 1975 and won the championship. [5] They have since then played in the Oceanic Championship.

As Australia left the OFC, New Zealand had no serious and competitive rivals in Oceania. This made New Zealand's qualification to the World Cup and Olympics easier having contested every edition of both tournaments since 2007.

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

New Zealand co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup along with Australia after being awarded it on 25 June 2020 as the favourites over other bidder Colombia. The Football Ferns automatically qualified as co-host. Despite winning their opening match against Norway, their first World Cup win for either a women's or men's World Cup, [6] they suffered a shocking loss to debutants Philippines and later drew to Switzerland in their final match, and were eliminated after Norway defeated Philippines and finished above New Zealand on goal difference. This was the first time the hosts were eliminated from the group stage. They only managed to score one goal during the tournament. [7]

Team image

The New Zealand women's national football team are also known by their nickname the "Football Ferns". [1] Like their male counterparts, the team has traditionally worn all white kits. For the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Ferns switched to an all black first choice kit reminiscent of the New Zealand national rugby union team, as well as the country's national teams in other sports, including rugby league, field hockey, netball, basketball, volleyball, and limited overs cricket. The away kit pairs the traditional white shirts and socks with turquoise shorts. [8]

FIFA world rankings

As of 14 July 2021 [9]

 Worst Ranking   Best Ranking   Worst Mover   Best Mover  

New Zealand's FIFA world rankings
RankYearGames
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Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. [10] [11]

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2024

13 July Friendly New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia Vichy, France
17:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Stade Louis Darragon
Referee: Audrey Gerbel (France)
25 July Olympics GS Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg2–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Saint-Étienne, France
17:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Attendance: 2,674 [12]
Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden)
28 July Olympics GS New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg0–2Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia Décines-Charpieu, France
17:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Stade de Lyon
Referee: Kim Yu-jeong (South Korea)
31 July Olympics GS New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–2Flag of France.svg  France Décines-Charpieu, France
21:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Stade de Lyon
Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil)

2025

22 February Friendly Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg1–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Santa Ana, Costa Rica
17:00  UTC−6 Report
Stadium: Estadio Piedades de Santa Ana
Attendance: 1,550
Referee: Astrid Gramajo (Guatemala)
25 February Friendly Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg0–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Alajuela, Costa Rica
19:00  UTC−6 Report
Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Referee: Merlin Soto (Honduras)
5 April Friendly Chinese Taipei  Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svgCancelledFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Taiwan
Report Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Note: The match was called off due to issues with the pitch. [13]
8 April Friendly Chinese Taipei  Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svgCancelledFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Kaohsiung, Taiwan
18:30  UTC+9 Source Stadium: Kaohsiung Nanzih Football Stadium
Note: The match was called off due to issues with the pitch. [14]
31 May Friendly New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–3Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela San Pedro Alcántara, Spain
18:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Marbella Football Center
Referee: Seth Galia (Gibraltar)
3 June Friendly New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–1Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Algeciras, Spain
18:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Estadio Nuevo Mirador

    Coaching staff

    Current coaching staff

    PositionName
    Technical director Flag of New Zealand.svg Andrew Boyens
    Head coach Flag of New Zealand.svg Michael Mayne
    Assistant coach Flag of New Zealand.svg Jenny Bindon
    Assistant coach Flag of New Zealand.svg Callum Holmes
    Assistant coach Flag of England.svg Nikita Runnacles
    Goalkeeping coach Flag of Gibraltar.svg Will Britt

    Manager history

    [15]

    Players

    Current squad


    The following players were called up for the friendly matches against Venezuela on 31 May and 3 June 2025. [38]

    Caps and goals correct as of 3 June 2025, after the match against Venezuela. [39]
    No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
    211 GK Victoria Esson (1991-03-06) 6 March 1991 (age 34)280 Flag of Scotland.svg Rangers
    231 GK Brianna Edwards (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 22)10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
    371 GK Alina Santos (2003-08-25) 25 August 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the United States.svg University of Denver

    22 DF Kate Taylor (2003-10-21) 21 October 2003 (age 21)252 Flag of France.svg Dijon
    32 DF Claudia Bunge (1999-09-21) 21 September 1999 (age 25)350 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory
    52 DF Meikayla Moore (1996-06-04) 4 June 1996 (age 29)714 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Calgary Wild
    132 DF Rebekah Stott (1993-06-17) 17 June 1993 (age 32)1084 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City
    152 DF Grace Neville (2000-04-09) 9 April 2000 (age 25)130 Flag of England.svg London City Lionesses
    192 DF Elizabeth Anton (1998-12-12) 12 December 1998 (age 26)230 Flag of Norway.svg Kolbotn
    242 DF Ally Green (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 (age 26)182 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Calgary Wild
    272 DF Michaela Foster (1999-01-09) 9 January 1999 (age 26)251 Flag of England.svg Durham WFC
    302 DF Manaia Elliott (2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 (age 20)30 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix

    103 MF Annalie Longo (1991-07-01) 1 July 1991 (age 33)14015 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
    123 MF Betsy Hassett (1990-08-04) 4 August 1990 (age 34)15916 Flag of Iceland.svg Stjarnan
    183 MF Grace Jale (1999-04-10) 10 April 1999 (age 26)359 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
    263 MF Maya Hahn (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 24)41 Flag of Germany.svg FFC Turbine Potsdam
    293 MF Katie Kitching (1998-11-30) 30 November 1998 (age 26)186 Flag of England.svg Sunderland
    323 MF Emma Pijnenburg (2004-09-13) 13 September 2004 (age 20)30 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Feyenoord
    333 MF Grace Wisnewski (2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington SC

    94 FW Milly Clegg (2005-11-01) 1 November 2005 (age 19)152 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Halifax Tides
    164 FW Jacqui Hand (1999-02-19) 19 February 1999 (age 26)349 Flag of England.svg Sheffield United
    314 FW Ruby Nathan (2005-10-11) 11 October 2005 (age 19)51 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra United
    344 FW Kelli Brown (2001-02-21) 21 February 2001 (age 24)40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
    384 FW Deven Jackson (1998-04-22) 22 April 1998 (age 27)20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Jets

    Recent call-ups

    The following players have also been called up to the squad within the past 12 months.

    Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
    GK Claudia Jenkins INJ (1998-06-20) 20 June 1998 (age 27)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide Unitedv. Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela, 3 June 2025
    GK Geo Candy (2001-04-29) 29 April 2001 (age 24)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victoryv. Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica, 25 February 2025
    GK Anna Leat (2001-06-26) 26 June 2001 (age 23)220Unattached 2024 Summer Olympics
    GK Murphy Sheaff ALT (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the United States.svg Jacksonville Dolphins 2024 Summer Olympics

    DF Mackenzie Barry (2001-04-11) 11 April 2001 (age 24)201 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix v. Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica, 25 February 2025
    DF Ali Riley INJ (1987-10-30) 30 October 1987 (age 37)1632 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City 2024 Summer Olympics
    DF Katie Bowen (1994-04-15) 15 April 1994 (age 31)1134 Flag of Italy.svg Inter Milan 2024 Summer Olympics
    DF CJ Bott (1995-04-22) 22 April 1995 (age 30)503 Flag of England.svg Leicester City 2024 Summer Olympics

    MF Jana Radosavljević (1996-11-04) 4 November 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Portugal.svg C.S. Marítimov. Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, 8 April 2025
    MF Macey Fraser (2002-07-11) 11 July 2002 (age 22)82 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Royals v. Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica, 25 February 2025
    MF Malia Steinmetz (1999-01-18) 18 January 1999 (age 26)350 Flag of Denmark.svg Nordsjælland 2024 Summer Olympics
    MF Daisy Cleverley (1997-04-30) 30 April 1997 (age 28)392 Flag of Denmark.svg HB Køge v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan, 3 June 2024

    FW Indiah-Paige Riley (2001-12-20) 20 December 2001 (age 23)297 Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace v. Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, 8 April 2025
    FW Hannah Blake (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 25)70 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United v. Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, 8 April 2025
    FW Gabi Rennie (2001-07-07) 7 July 2001 (age 23)402 Flag of Finland.svg Åland United 2024 Summer Olympics
    FW Hannah Wilkinson RET (1992-05-28) 28 May 1992 (age 33)12532 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan, 3 June 2024
    FW Paige Satchell (1998-04-13) 13 April 1998 (age 27)492 Flag of England.svg London City Lionesses v. Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand, 9 April 2024

    Notes
    • ALT = Alternate
    • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
    • PRE = Preliminary squad / standby
    • RET = Retired from the national team

    Captains

    [40]

    Current New Zealand co-captain

    Records

    Bold players are still active.

    Statistics as of 19 February 2024. [40]
    Ria Percival is the most capped player Ria Perciva.jpg
    Ria Percival is the most capped player
    Amber Hearn is the all-time top scorer 2014-10-11 - Fussball 1. Bundesliga - FF USV Jena vs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim IMG 4442 LR7,5.jpg
    Amber Hearn is the all-time top scorer

    Most capped players

    #PlayerYearsCapsGoals
    1 Ria Percival 2006–16615
    2 Ali Riley 2007–1592
    3 Betsy Hassett 2008–15716
    4 Abby Erceg 2006–20221466
    5 Annalie Longo 2006–202513315
    6 Amber Hearn 2004–201812554
    7 Katie Duncan 2006–20191241
    8 Hannah Wilkinson 2010–12231
    9 Rosie White 2009–202111124
    10 Katie Bowen 2011–1054

    Top goalscorers

    #PlayerYearsGoalsCaps
    1 Amber Hearn (list)2004–201854125
    2 Wendy Sharpe 1980–19953451
    Sarah Gregorius 2010–202034100
    4 Hannah Wilkinson 2010–31122
    5 Rosie White 2009–202124111
    6 Maureen Jacobson 1979–19961753
    Wendi Henderson 1987–20071764
    8 Betsy Hassett 2008–16157
    9 Pernille Andersen 1998157
    Annalie Longo 2006–202515133
    Ria Percival 2006–15166

    Honours

    Major competitions

    Med 1.png Champions (6): 1983, 1991, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2018
    Med 2.png Runners-up (4): 1989, 1994, 1998, 2003
    Med 1.png Champions: 1975
    Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 1993

    Competitive record

    FIFA Women's World Cup

    New Zealand's FIFA Women's World Cup recordQualification record
    YearRoundPosPldWD*LGFGASquadOutcomePldWDLGFGA
    Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Group stage11th3003111 Squad Via OFC Women's Nations Cup
    Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Did not qualify
    Flag of the United States.svg 1999
    Flag of the United States.svg 2003
    Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Group stage14th300309 Squad
    Flag of Germany.svg 2011 12th301246 Squad
    Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 19th302123 Squad
    Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 2019 20th300315 Squad
    Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 20th311111 Squad Qualified as co-hosts
    Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
    Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2031
    Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2035
    TotalGroup stage6/91814139353228042529

    Olympic Games

    Summer Olympics record
    YearHostRoundPosPldWDLGFGAGDSquad
    1996 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Did not qualify
    2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
    2004 Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Did not enter
    2008 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Group stage10th301227−5 Squad
    2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Quarter-finals8th410335−2 Squad
    2016 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Group stage9th310215−4 Squad
    2020 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Group stage12th3003210−8 Squad
    2024 Flag of France.svg  France Group stage10th300326−4 Squad
    TotalQuarter-finals5/81621131033−23

    OFC Women's Nations Cup

    OFC Women's Nations Cup record
    YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
    Flag of France.svg 1983 Champions1st4310243
    Flag of New Zealand.svg 1986 Third place3rd420233
    Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989 Runners-up2nd5401101
    Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1991 Champions1st4301281
    Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1994 Runners-up2nd4301102
    Flag of New Zealand.svg 1998 Runners-up2nd4301413
    Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2003 Runners-up2nd4301292
    Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2007 Champions1st3300211
    Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Champions1st5500500
    Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2014 Champions1st3300300
    New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg 2018 Champions1st5500430
    Flag of Fiji.svg 2022 Did not enter
    Flag of Fiji.svg 2025
    Total6 titles11/1345371728916

    AFC Women's Asian Cup

    AFC Women's Asian Cup record
    YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
    Invitee
    Flag of Hong Kong (1959-1997).svg 1975 Champions1st4400113
    Total1 title1/14400113

    Algarve Cup

    The Algarve Cup is an invitational tournament for national teams in women's association football hosted by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious and longest-running women's international football events and has been nicknamed the "Mini FIFA Women's World Cup". [41]

    Flag of Portugal.svg Algarve Cup record
    YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGD
    2016 4th place4121220
    2020 4th place301226−4
    Total2/28713348−4

    SheBelieves Cup

    The SheBelieves Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's soccer hosted in the United States.

    Flag of the United States.svg SheBelieves Cup record
    YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGD
    2022 4th301206−6
    Total1/10301206−6

    See also

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    Sporting positions
    Preceded by
    Inaugural Champions
    OFC Women's Champions
    1983 (first title)
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by OFC Women's Champions
    1991 (second title)
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by OFC Women's Champions
    2007 (third title)
    2010 (fourth title)
    2014 (fifth title)
    2018 (sixth title)
    Succeeded by
    Incumbents
    Preceded by
    Inaugural Champions
    AFC Women's Champions
    1975 (first title)
    Succeeded by