Football: All Whites to play rivals Australia in 'history-making game' at Eden Park in September

The All Whites have confirmed they will play Australia at Auckland's Eden Park in September.

The fixture will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the first ever senior men’s international fixture between the two teams. 

The match will be played as part of a two-game series with one in New Zealand on September 25, and one in Australia to be announced at a later date.

It will also mark the first time the two teams have met in 10 years, the first All Whites game in New Zealand since 2017 and first senior international football to be played at Eden Park. 

"This is a ground-breaking and history-making game in so many ways" CEO of New Zealand football, Andrew Pragnell said.

"We are delighted to be able to commemorate 100 years of trans-Tasman football in partnership with Football Australia and bring senior international football to Eden Park for the first time ever. It’s a game not to be missed. It will have an incredible atmosphere and something for all Kiwis to get behind and be proud of. 

"We made a commitment to play more games in Aotearoa for all our national sides. Now with our borders open, I am very pleased we are able to announce this match with more senior international football hosted in New Zealand set to be confirmed soon. 

"This game represents an opportunity for all New Zealanders to witness some of Aotearoa’s greatest football talent who have been developing and plying their trade abroad at the highest levels.”

All Whites coach Danny Hay is delighted the game will be played in New Zealand.

"Our attention right now is obviously focused on our FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-Off game against Costa Rica but it is great to know we have this waiting for us in September. 

"We know fans want this game but so do the players and staff. Having the chance to finally play at home, play at Eden Park and take on the Aussies is really exciting. I can’t wait."