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New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo
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New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo

BBC Sport · Jun 18, 2026, 5:04 PM

Key takeaways

  • Bindon has 26 caps for New Zealand
  • Though New Zealand were unable to secure a first-ever World Cup win when they faced Iran earlier this week, the All Whites were able to create another piece of history.
  • The introduction of 21-year-old defender Tyler Bindon in second half injury-time not only helped shore up the New Zealand back-line, but gave the World Cup its first ever mother-son duo.

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Bindon has 26 caps for New Zealand

Though New Zealand were unable to secure a first-ever World Cup win when they faced Iran earlier this week, the All Whites were able to create another piece of history.

The introduction of 21-year-old defender Tyler Bindon in second half injury-time not only helped shore up the New Zealand back-line, but gave the World Cup its first ever mother-son duo.

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