Match
Haiti vs New Zealand
First senior international meeting, according to New Zealand Football's fixture release.
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Haiti vs New Zealand Team News 2026
Confirmed squads are available, but starting lineups and injuries must be handled carefully until official team sheets are released.
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Kick-off
June 2, 2026, 8pm local
NZ Football lists 3 June NZT / 2 June local time at 8pm in Fort Lauderdale.
Venue
Chase Stadium
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. New Zealand also played Colombia at the same venue in November 2025.
World Cup angle
Preparation friendly
New Zealand face Iran, Egypt and Belgium in Group G; Haiti face Scotland, Brazil and Morocco in Group C.
Source-first update
Haiti vs New Zealand Team News
New Zealand and Haiti both enter this friendly with World Cup squad context already published by FIFA. That gives reliable player-pool information, but it does not confirm the starting XIs.
Tim Payne is in the New Zealand squad. His start is not confirmed at publication time, so the correct wording is expected option, not guaranteed starter.
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New Zealand team news
FIFA's New Zealand squad list includes Tim Payne, Chris Wood, Tommy Smith, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace and other All Whites names.
Payne's status is especially searchable because of the viral campaign. For match analysis, his role matters most if he starts at right back and New Zealand build attacks down that side.
Haiti team news
FIFA's Haiti squad article lists attackers including Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Wilson Isidor and Derrick Etienne Jr., with Ricardo Ade, Carlens Arcus and Hannes Delcroix among the defensive names.
No unverified injury claims are used here. Any late absences should be checked against official team sheets or federation updates.
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FAQ
Is Tim Payne available for Haiti vs New Zealand?
He is listed in New Zealand's World Cup squad. His exact role today is not confirmed until the lineup is released.
Are the Haiti vs New Zealand lineups confirmed?
No. Treat lineups as expected until official teams are published.
Is Tim Payne in New Zealand's World Cup squad?
Yes. FIFA's New Zealand squad article lists Tim Payne among the defenders in Darren Bazeley's 26-player World Cup squad.
What club does Tim Payne play for?
Tim Payne plays for Wellington Phoenix. The club profile lists him as an experienced All Whites defender.