Timbers center back Finn Surman will join the All Whites for upcoming friendlies against India in New Zealand.
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman has been selected to the New Zealand Men’s National Team for the upcoming international window in November, the New Zealand Football Federation announced today. The All Whites are set to play two friendly matches in New Zealand against India during the break.
New Zealand will first face the Blue Tigers in Auckland on Nov. 11, at Go Media Stadium. Next, the All-Whites will meet India again on Nov. 14, in Christchurch at One NZ Stadium.
Since making his senior international debut in November of 2023, the six-foot-three defender has earned 22 caps (20 starts), registering three goals. Most recently, Surman competed in FIFA World Cup 26™ with the All Whites, playing every minute of all three group-stage matches while scoring against Egypt on June 21. For the Timbers, Surman has logged 28 appearances (27 starts) this season, recording one goal and one assist in nearly 2,400 minutes played.
What |
When |
Who |
Where |
New Zealand vs. India(International Friendly) |
Nov. 11,10 p.m. (Pacific) |
Finn Surman(New Zealand) |
Auckland, New Zealand – Go Media Stadium |
New Zealand vs. India(International Friendly) |
Nov. 14,7 p.m. (Pacific) |
Finn Surman(New Zealand) |
Christchurch, New Zealand – One NZ Stadium |
