Winnipeg Free Press
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May 18, 2026
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The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the World Cup
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The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the World Cup
It's a sight that has been seen before on the world stage – New Zealand's national team arriving in a chartered plane painted with their distinctive white and blue colors. But there is something different about this particular arrival. For the first time, New Zealand is sending not just 23 players to the FIFA World Cup but also an entire support staff of over 100 people.
The Flying Kiwis, as they are affectionately known, have always been a small team with big hearts. Their journey from the rugby field to the …
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