Overview
- The Flying Kiwis will be in the stands at the World Cup to back New Zealand with a loud, unified section.
- The group started in 2009 when founder Matt Fejos bought 32 tickets for friends to fire up a World Cup qualifier.
- New Zealand faces Belgium, Iran and Egypt in Group G and sits at No. 85 in FIFA’s rankings.
- Supporters say more players based in stronger foreign leagues lift belief under heavy match pressure.
- On past trips, members played friendly games with local fans and leaned into a kiwi underdog identity in a rugby-first country.