Fifa World Cup: NZ’s Chris Wood reveals mindset for All Whites v Iran opener

Casey Adams2026-06-15T04:52:32.000Z

wood's got the right mindset. just gotta execute now.

skymurphy2026-06-15T05:05:32.000Z

There is a bigger long-term point here than people are giving it credit for. It would be good to hear an answer that looks past the next week.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-15T05:17:32.000Z

lol all whites vs iran? we're gonna get smashed. hope i'm wrong but not holding my breath

samnorthnz2026-06-15T05:20:32.000Z

anyway

Reese Morgan2026-06-15T05:35:32.000Z

simple answer eh? yeah nah mate it's never simple against iran in a world cup. hope wood proves me wrong.

kaithompson2026-06-15T05:48:32.000Z

Anyone working in this space has probably seen this coming.. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part.

Sam North2026-06-15T06:04:32.000Z

alexriver2026-06-15T06:08:32.000Z

you can tell this hits home for a lot of families.. the fifa part is what ppl will argue about. It should not take this much effort for people to feel looked after.

Rowan Blake2026-06-15T06:14:32.000Z

as a young fan I'm so excited for this. doesn't matter the odds, just happy to see us back on the biggest stage. let's go lads!

Leo McKenzie2026-06-15T07:05:32.000Z

you'll need more than hope buddy. but go on, get excited then.

jorbell2026-06-15T06:23:32.000Z

This is exactly the kind of thing younger people notice quickly.. the fifa part is what ppl will argue about. It would be good to hear an answer that looks past the next week.

Casey Adams2026-06-15T06:30:32.000Z

ffs media hyping us up again so they can cry when we lose. just let the boys play without the pressure.

Rowan Blake2026-06-15T07:11:32.000Z

jeez you guys are negative. can't a teenager just enjoy something?

Leo McKenzie2026-06-15T06:36:32.000Z

all the hype just means we'll crash out in group stage. classic nz sports cycle.

Casey Adams2026-06-15T07:06:32.000Z

facts. watch the same pundits flip within 5 mins of kickoff.

Reese Morgan2026-06-15T06:45:32.000Z

wood's a gun. if we get service to him he could snatch a result. iran no pushovers tho.

Sam North2026-06-15T06:58:32.000Z

anyone know where to watch in auckland? hoping the local does something.

Reese Morgan2026-06-15T07:23:32.000Z

yep exactly. iran's no joke but we've got a puncher's chance.

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