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Kosta Barbarouses — New Zealand World Cup 2026 Squad
Forward
New Zealand OFC 36 Age
74 Caps
10 Intl. Goals
0 WC Goals
0 WC Assists
Club: Western Sydney Wanderers
Kosta Barbarouses gives New Zealand a 36-year-old forward whose international experience matters in tournament football. His 74 caps and 10 goals reflect his importance to the national team setup. He currently plays for Western Sydney Wanderers. His presence in the squad gives New Zealand a player who will not be overwhelmed by the occasion.
Teammates
FWD Chris Wood Nottingham Forest
114 Caps 32 Goals
DEF Liberato Cacace Empoli
28 Caps 2 Goals
MI DEF
Michael Boxall Minnesota United
52 Caps 4 Goals
TO DEF
Tommy Smith Braintree Town
56 Caps 2 Goals
AL GK
Alex Paulsen Auckland FC
8 Caps 0 Goals
AL MID
Alex Rufer Wellington Phoenix
26 Caps 2 Goals
BE MID
Ben Old Wellington Phoenix
16 Caps 2 Goals
BE FWD
Ben Waine Port Vale
30 Caps 9 Goals
