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New Zealand's Ben Old is tackled by Tahiti's Pothin Poma Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Photosport

It has been 14 years since New Zealand have been to a men's FIFA World Cup, but the best chance in a generation of breaking that jinx is about to kick off in earnest.

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The All Whites begin their qualification campaign for the 2026 event, to be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada, on Friday - facing Tahiti at a neutral location in Vanuatu. Kick-off is at 3pm NZT.

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