Chris Wood
New Zealand
Age
34
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Chris Wood
New Zealand name Chris Wood in Darren Bazeley's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where he features as the centre-forward and captains the side. The Nottingham Forest striker is 34 at kick-off and valued at around €5.00 million.
He arrives with 89 senior caps and 6 goals in 21 Nottingham Forest appearances this season. New Zealand start the group stage in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, having qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
He arrives with 89 senior caps and 6 goals in 21 Nottingham Forest appearances this season. New Zealand start the group stage in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, having qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
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Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
0
Shots on Target
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Playing Style
A centre-forward, Wood leads the line for New Zealand, and his game is measured in goals: 45 for his country across 89 senior caps. He is right-footed and stands 1.91 m, a tall presence up front. He has logged 1,189 club minutes for Nottingham Forest this season, going into the group stage in Darren Bazeley's squad at 34.
World Cup History
Chris Wood goes into 2026 with a World Cup behind him: he was part of New Zealand's 2010 World Cup squad. Darren Bazeley has named him in the 26 once more for the 2026 finals. His international career runs to 45 goals in 89 senior caps for New Zealand. He goes into the group stage among the forwards on the final list.
National Team
New Zealand
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Wood brings goals to the New Zealand attack: 45 international goals across his New Zealand career, backed by 6 in 21 Nottingham Forest appearances this season, the contribution of a centre-forward who leads the line. On the Goal Rush card New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Wood at the 2026 World Cup
Wood is a confirmed Centre-Forward in Darren Bazeley's 26-man New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the New Zealand side opening their Group G campaign in June.
Picking New Zealand in Goal Rush
A Tier 5 team, New Zealand are set at £4m for the tournament. Darren Bazeley's side open Group G against Iran in mid-June, and Wood is among the forwards in the confirmed 26.
Chris Wood World Cup 2026 FAQs
New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Wood is in Darren Bazeley's confirmed 26 as a centre-forward, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Wood is a centre-forward for New Zealand. He plays his club football for Nottingham Forest and is part of Darren Bazeley's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in New Zealand's final 26.
Yes. Wood was part of New Zealand's 2010 World Cup squad, so the 2026 finals would be his second. Darren Bazeley has named him in the 26-man squad after New Zealand qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off.
Wood plays his club football for Nottingham Forest. He is named among New Zealand's forwards in Darren Bazeley's final 26, with New Zealand opening their Group G campaign against Iran in mid-June.
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