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'It's a mountain to climb': All Whites must beat Belgium to keep World Cup hopes alive

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Publish Date
Fri, 26 Jun 2026, 10:07am
All Whites captain Chris Wood lines up a shot in the side's World Cup warm-up against Haiti. Photo / Photosport
All Whites captain Chris Wood lines up a shot in the side's World Cup warm-up against Haiti. Photo / Photosport

The All Whites are facing a do-or-die situation in their next match against Belgium. 

A victory would keep the knockout hopes alive, but a tie or a defeat would mean the team is heading home. 

Jason Pine told Mike Hosking that it's a difficult challenge ahead, with Belgium ranked 10th in the World. But this tournament is no stranger to upsets. 

'At this World Cup already, Mike, as I know that you will have seen, some of the big guns haven't had it all their own way.'

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