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Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad
TL;DR
Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith has been selected for New Zealand's World Cup squad. At 36, he previously played in the World Cup 16 years ago and has not featured since 2024.
Key points
- Tommy Smith is a defender for Braintree Town.
- He has been selected for New Zealand's World Cup squad.
- Smith last played in a World Cup 16 years ago.
- He has not played since 2024.
- Braintree Town was relegated from the National League this season.
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Tommy Smith, who has also played for Ipswich Town and Colchester United, won the Premier's Plate with Auckland FC last year [Getty Images]
Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith has been named alongside Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
Smith, 36, started New Zealand's three group matches when they last competed at the World Cup 16 years ago, but has not played since 2024.
Braintree were relegated from the National League this season.
Smith and 34-year-old Premier League forward Wood, who was also part of that 2010 squad, will become the first New Zealanders to feature at two men's World Cups.
In 2010 - competing at a World Cup for only the second time following their 1982 debut - New Zealand drew with Italy, Slovakia and Paraguay but failed to reach the knockout stages.
They will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in the group stage of the 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July.
Q&A
Who is Tommy Smith and what is his role in New Zealand's World Cup squad?
Tommy Smith is a defender for Braintree Town and has been named in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
When did Tommy Smith last play in a World Cup for New Zealand?
Tommy Smith last played in a World Cup for New Zealand 16 years ago.
What happened to Braintree Town this season?
Braintree Town was relegated from the National League this season.
