Based on the article provided, here are the key details regarding the New Zealand national football team’s upcoming matches:
Opponent and Schedule:
New Zealand will play two friendly matches against India in November 2026:
- Match 1: November 12 at Go Media Stadium, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).
- Match 2: November 15 at One New Zealand Stadium, Ōtautahi (Christchurch).
Squad Highlights:
- Captain/Headliner: Chris Wood, who has had a strong 2024-25 season with Nottingham Forest.
- Returnees: Midfielder Matt Garbett returns following a hamstring injury.
- Maiden Call-ups: The squad features three new players: Corban Piper, Matthew Sheridan, and Nathan Walker.
Full Squad List:
Lachlan Bayliss, Tyler Bindon, Francis De Vries, Callan Elliot, Matt Garbett, Liam Gillion, Henry Gray, Callum McCowatt, James McGarry, Owen Parker-Price, Alex Paulsen, Nando Pijnaker, Corban Piper, Jesse Randall, Logan Rogerson, Alex Rufer, Matthew Sheridan, Finn Surman, Bill Tuiloma, Nathan Walker, Chris Wood, and Michael Woud.
Context:
Head coach Darren Bazeley noted that because this window comes at the end of a busy year and includes many players active in European club football, the coaching staff has brought in new options to evaluate the depth of their 50-player scouting radar.
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