WHO WE ARE

The Home of Football & Futsal in Aotearoa

We are football in Aotearoa. We are the beautiful game. And we are proud to be the largest sporting whānau in New Zealand.

As the national body for football and futsal, New Zealand Football leads the growth, development, and success of the game at every level, uniting communities and inspiring generations.

Our Purpose

To provide high quality football experiences that will enrich lives, connect communities, and inspire our future.

Our Vision

Uniting communities, inspiring generations.​​​​​​​

Our Story

Founded in 1891, New Zealand Football has a long and proud history. We became affiliated with FIFA in 1948 and were a founding member of the Oceania Football Confederation in 1966, alongside Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Aotearoa New Zealand has qualified for the men's FIFA World Cup three times, in 1982, 2010, and 2026, and has proudly represented at six FIFA Women’s World Cups—1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023.

Our Football Federations

New Zealand Football works in collaboration with it's six member federations to deliver football and futsal in our communities nationwide.