New Zealand women's national football team
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Nickname(s) | Football Ferns[1] | ||
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Association | New Zealand Football | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Jitka Klimková | ||
Captain | Ali Riley | ||
Most caps | Ria Percival (160) | ||
Top scorer | Amber Hearn (54) | ||
FIFA code | NZL | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 25 ![]() | ||
Highest | 16 (December 2013, July–September 2015) | ||
Lowest | 25 (March 2023) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Hong Kong; 25 August 1975) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Brisbane, Australia; 24 February 2004) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 6 (first in 1991) | ||
Best result | Group stage (1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019) | ||
OFC Women's Nations Cup | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1983) | ||
Best result | Champions (1983, 1991, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2018) | ||
Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 4 (first in 2008) | ||
Best result | 8th (2012) |
The New Zealand women's national football team, nicknamed the Football Ferns, is governed by New Zealand Football (NZF). The New Zealand national team qualified for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, held in China in September 2007, sending the team to their first World Cup in 16 years, and the second since their 1975 debut in international competition.[3] New Zealand will co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Australia, the Football Ferns automatically qualified as co-host.
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.[4] 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.
New Zealand will co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup along with Australia after being awarded on 25 June 2020 as the favourites over Colombia. The Football Ferns automatically qualified as co-host.
Team image
Nicknames
The New Zealand women's national football team are also known by their nicknamed the "Football Ferns".[1]
FIFA world rankings
- As of 14 July 2021[5]
Worst Ranking Best Ranking Worst Mover Best Mover
New Zealand's FIFA world rankings | |||||||||||
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Rank | Year | Games Played |
Won | Lost | Drawn | Best | Worst | ||||
Rank | Move | Rank | Move | ||||||||
22 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | ![]() | 22 | ![]() | ||
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.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Void or postponed Fixture
2022
25 June Friendly | Norway ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Oslo, Norway |
17:00 (UTC+1) | Source | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion |
28 June Friendly | Wales ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
19:00 (UTC+1) | Source | Stadium: Pinatar Arena |
2 September 2022 Friendly | Mexico ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Carson, California, United States |
18:00 (UTC-7) | Report |
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Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0[lower-alpha 1] |
6 September 2022 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Fullerton, California, United States |
17:00 (UTC-7) | Report |
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Stadium: Titan Stadium |
9 October 2022 Friendly | Japan ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Nagano, Japan |
14:55 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Nagano U Stadium Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Yujeong Kim (South Korea) |
12 November 2022 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Christchurch, New Zealand |
14:30 UTC+13 | Report (KFA) |
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Stadium: Orangetheory Stadium |
15 November 2022 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Christchurch, New Zealand |
18:00 UTC+13 | Chance ![]() |
Report (KFA) | Ye-eun ![]() |
Stadium: Orangetheory Stadium Attendance: 3523[7] Referee: Kate Jacewicz (Australia) |
2023
18 January Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–4 | ![]() | Wellington, New Zealand |
Report | Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 12,508 Referee: Kate Jacewicz (Australia) |
21 January Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–5 | ![]() | Auckland, New Zealand |
Report | Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 12,721 Referee: Lara Lee (Australia) |
17 February 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–5 | ![]() | Hamilton, New Zealand |
19:00 NZT | Report | Stadium: Waikato Stadium Attendance: 3,788[8] Referee: Emikar Calderas (Venezuela) |
20 February 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Hamilton, New Zealand |
19:00 NZT | Report |
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Stadium: Waikato Stadium Attendance: 3,622[9] Referee: Lara Lee (Australia) |
23 February 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Auckland, New Zealand |
19:00 NZT | Report |
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Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 3,914[10] Referee: Tatiana Guzmán (Nicaragua)[11] |
7 April 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Antalya, Turkey |
16:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex |
11 April 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Antalya, Turkey |
16:00 UTC+3 | Report |
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Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex Referee: Arda Kardeşler (Turkey) |
10 July 2023 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Napier, New Zealand |
17:30 NZT | Report | Stadium: McLean Park |
20 July 2023 FIFA WC Group | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Auckland, New Zealand |
19:00 NZT | Report | Stadium: Eden Park |
25 July 2023 FIFA WC Group | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Wellington, New Zealand |
17:30 NZT | Report | Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium |
30 July 2023 FIFA WC Group | Switzerland ![]() | v | ![]() | Dunedin, New Zealand |
19:00 NZT | Report | Stadium: Forsyth Barr Stadium |
- Played behind closed doors.[6]
- New Zealand Fixtures and Results – Soccerway.com
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | ![]() |
[12] |
Players
Current squad
The following players were named to the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (inter-confederation play-offs) friendly matches against Portugal and Argentina between 18 and 23 February 2023.[13]
- Caps and goals are current as of 21 January 2023 after match against United States.[14]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Erin Nayler | April 17, 1992 | 80 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | GK | Brianna Edwards | January 27, 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | GK | Murphy Sheaff | September 12, 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Kate Taylor | October 21, 2003 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Claudia Bunge | September 21, 1999 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | CJ Bott | April 22, 1995 | 36 | 2 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Meikayla Moore | June 4, 1996 | 60 | 4 | ![]() |
7 | DF | Ali Riley | October 30, 1987 | 149 | 2 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Michaela Foster | January 9, 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Katie Bowen | April 15, 1994 | 87 | 3 | ![]() |
16 | DF | Grace Neville | April 9, 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | DF | Mackenzie Barry | April 11, 2001 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | DF | Elizabeth Anton | December 12, 1998 | 17 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Malia Steinmetz | January 18, 1999 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Daisy Cleverley | April 30, 1997 | 26 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | MF | Olivia Chance | October 5, 1993 | 39 | 2 | ![]() |
12 | MF | Betsy Hassett | August 4, 1990 | 138 | 14 | ![]() |
22 | MF | Ava Collins | April 18, 2002 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Gabi Rennie | July 7, 2001 | 20 | 2 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Grace Jale | April 10, 1999 | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
15 | FW | Paige Satchell | April 13, 1998 | 37 | 2 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Hannah Wilkinson | May 28, 1992 | 108 | 27 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Indiah-Paige Riley | December 20, 2001 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Victoria Esson | 6 March 1991 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
GK | Anna Leat | 26 June 2001 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
GK | Lily Alfeld | 4 August 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Rebekah Stott | 17 June 1993 | 87 | 4 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Anna Green | 20 August 1990 | 82 | 8 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ally Green | 17 August 1998 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ashleigh Ward | 18 August 1994 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Rebecca Lake | 13 May 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Katie Bowen | 15 April 1994 | 87 | 3 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Emma Rolston | 10 November 1996 | 15 | 6 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Jana Radosavljevic | 4 November 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Aniela Jensen | 22 January 2002 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Grace Wisnewski | 28 June 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Jacqui Hand | 19 February 1999 | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Hannah Blake | 5 May 2000 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Deven Jackson | 22 April 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Tayla O'Brien | 6 July 1994 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Alyssa Whinham | 26 October 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Maggie Jenkins | 14 June 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Annalie Longo | 1 July 1991 | 127 | 15 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
Notes:
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Captains
- Abby Erceg – 49 matches (2013–2017)
- Rebecca Smith – 45 matches (2003–2007, 2011–2012)
- Hayley Moorwood – 43 matches (2007–2011
- Ali Riley – 43 matches (2017– ) †
- Barbara Cox - 19 matches (1975,1984–1987)
- Terry McCahill – 14 matches (1995–1998)
- Marilyn Marshall – 12 matches (?)
- Wendi Henderson – 9 matches (2000, 2006–2007
- Maureen Jacobson – 9 matches (2005–2006)
- Ali Grant – 6 matches (1981–1983)
- Leslie King – 5 matches (1991)
- Viv Robertson – 5 matches (1998–1991)
†Current New Zealand captain
Records
Bold players are still active.
- Statistics as of 21 January 2023.[15]


Most capped players
# | Player | Years | Caps | Goals |
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1 | Ria Percival | 2006– | 161 | 15 |
2 | Ali Riley | 2007– | 149 | 1 |
3 | Abby Erceg | 2006–2022 | 146 | 6 |
4 | Betsy Hassett | 2008– | 138 | 14 |
5 | Annalie Longo | 2006– | 127 | 15 |
6 | Amber Hearn | 2004–2018 | 125 | 54 |
7 | Katie Duncan | 2006–2019 | 124 | 1 |
8 | Rosie White | 2009–2021 | 111 | 24 |
9 | Hannah Wilkinson | 2010– | 108 | 27 |
10 | Kirsty Yallop | 2004–2017 | 104 | 12 |
Top goalscorers
# | Player | Years | Goals | Caps |
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1 | Amber Hearn (list) | 2004–2018 | 54 | 125 |
2 | Wendy Sharpe | 1980–1995 | 34 | 51 |
Sarah Gregorius | 2010–2020 | 34 | 100 | |
4 | Hannah Wilkinson | 2010– | 27 | 108 |
5 | Rosie White | 2009–2021 | 24 | 111 |
6 | Maureen Jacobson | 1979–1996 | 17 | 53 |
Wendi Henderson | 1987–2007 | 17 | 64 | |
8 | Pernille Andersen | 1998 | 15 | 7 |
Annalie Longo | 2006– | 15 | 127 | |
Ria Percival | 2006– | 15 | 161 | |
Honours
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
New Zealand's FIFA Women's World Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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Year | Host | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | Outcome | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | ![]() | Group stage | 11th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | Squad | Qualified | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 1 | |
1995 | ![]() | Did not qualify | 2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | |||||||||
1999 | ![]() |
2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 3 | ||||||||||
2003 | ![]() |
2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2 | ||||||||||
2007 | ![]() | Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Squad | Qualified | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
2011 | ![]() | 12th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Squad | Qualified | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||
2015 | ![]() | 19th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Squad | Qualified | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
2019 | ![]() | 20th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Squad | Qualified | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
2023 | ![]() ![]() | qualified | Qualified as co-hosts | |||||||||||||||
Total | Group stage | 5/8 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 34 | – | – | 32 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 252 | 9 |
Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record | ||||||||||
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Year | Host | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
1996 | ![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2000 | ![]() | |||||||||
2004 | ![]() | Did not enter | ||||||||
2008 | ![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
2012 | ![]() | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 |
2016 | ![]() | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 3 |
2020 | ![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | −8 | 0 |
Total | Quarter-finals | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 27 | −19 | 7 |
OFC Women's Nations Cup
OFC Women's Nations Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Host | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
1983 | ![]() | Champions | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | +21 |
1986 | ![]() | Third place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
1989 | ![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | +9 |
1991 | ![]() | Champions | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 1 | +27 |
1994 | ![]() | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | +8 |
1998 | ![]() | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 3 | +38 |
2003 | ![]() | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2 | +27 |
2007 | ![]() | Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | +20 |
2010 | ![]() | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | +50 |
2014 | ![]() | Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | +30 |
2018 | ![]() | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | +43 |
2022 | ![]() |
Did not enter | |||||||
Total | 6 titles | 45 | 37 | 1 | 7 | 289 | 16 | +273 |
AFC Women's Asian Cup
AFC Women's Asian Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
Invitee | ||||||||
![]() | Champions | 1st | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
Total | 1 title | 1/1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
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".[16]
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD |
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2016 | 4th place | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
2020 | 4th place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 |
Total | 2/27 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −4 |
SheBelieves Cup
The SheBelieves Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's soccer hosted in the United States.
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | Coach |
2016 | Did not enter | |||||||
2017 | ||||||||
2018 | ||||||||
2019 | ||||||||
2020 | ||||||||
2021 | ||||||||
2022 | 4th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
Total | 1/7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
See also
- Sport in New Zealand
- New Zealand women's national football team
- New Zealand women's national football team results
- List of New Zealand women's international footballers
- New Zealand women's national under-20 football team
- New Zealand women's national under-17 football team
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