
The Flying Kiwis: New Zealand’s Unlikely Global Soccer Supporters
The Flying Kiwis blend humor, tradition and underdog spirit to back New Zealand’s football team on the world stage.
May 18, 2026
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The Flying Kiwis blend humor, tradition and underdog spirit to back New Zealand’s football team on the world stage.

The Flying Kiwis, a dedicated group of New Zealand supporters, have traveled the world to back their national soccer team, using the kiwi bird as a symbol of resilience and defiance.

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