Michael Boxall
New Zealand
Age
37
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Michael Boxall
Michael Boxall, a centre-back, takes a place in New Zealand's confirmed 26 for the 2026 World Cup. The Minnesota United FC defender is 37 at kick-off and valued at around €150k.
He arrives with 62 senior caps and 7 Minnesota United FC appearances this season. The opening phase places New Zealand in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
He arrives with 62 senior caps and 7 Minnesota United FC appearances this season. The opening phase places New Zealand in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
A centre-back, Boxall defends the middle for New Zealand, with 62 senior caps behind him. He is right-footed and stands 1.91 m. He has logged 397 club minutes for Minnesota United FC this season, going into the group stage in Darren Bazeley's squad at 37.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Michael Boxall's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 62 senior caps and 1 goal for New Zealand. Darren Bazeley has named him in the 26, and he is part of the group-stage squad for the 2026 finals. He stays among New Zealand's centre-back options on the final list.
National Team
New Zealand
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (23)
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Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Boxall's work for New Zealand is at the back, a centre-back there to defend rather than chase goals, with 7 Minnesota United FC appearances this season. 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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Boxall at the 2026 World Cup
Boxall is a confirmed Centre-Back 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
New Zealand's card slot is £4m in Tier 5. Darren Bazeley's side open Group G against Iran in mid-June, and Boxall is among the centre-backs in the confirmed 26.
Michael Boxall World Cup 2026 FAQs
New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Boxall is in Darren Bazeley's confirmed 26 as a centre-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Boxall is a centre-back for New Zealand. He plays his club football for Minnesota United FC and is part of Darren Bazeley's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in New Zealand's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Darren Bazeley's 26-man New Zealand squad after New Zealand won the OFC third-round play-off to reach the finals.
Boxall plays his club football for Minnesota United FC. He is named among New Zealand's centre-backs in Darren Bazeley's final 26, with New Zealand opening their Group G campaign against Iran in mid-June.
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