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World Cup: Loons captain Michael Boxall to savor trip with New Zealand
Minnesota United's CEO Shari Ballard encouraged Michael Boxall to speak his mind more often when he took on a larger leadership role as club captain.
Michael Boxall, aged 37, will play his first FIFA World Cup match for New Zealand against Iran in Group G in Inglewood, California.
In March 2025, Boxall scored the game-winning goal that qualified New Zealand for the World Cup during an Oceania Football Confederation qualifier against New Caledonia in Auckland.
Boxall expressed enjoyment spending time with his family and teammates during the World Cup, appreciating moments like travel days and downtime after training.