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All Whites Learn Through World Cup Heartbreak
The All Whites ended their World Cup campaign with a heavy 5-1 loss to Belgium, exposing the gap between top-tier teams and New Zealand’s current standing—but the experience remains invaluable. Back home and across North America, Kiwi fans rallied behind their squad, which showed flashes of hope—like Elijah Just’s brace against Iran and Finn Surman’s opener against Egypt—only to be undone by inconsistency. Meanwhile, smaller nations like Cape Verde and South Africa are making historic strides, proving progress is possible. With the 2030 World Cup format expanded, renewed optimism is building…
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