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TalentSpotter · Team Scout Report“New Zealand are likely to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation at WC2026, featuring a strong emphasis on midfield control and high-intensity pressing. Their key strength lies in the creative freedom afforded to star playmaker, Callum McCowatt, who excels at dictating the tempo and providing assists from midfield. However, the team's vulnerability to counter-attacks could prove a concern, particularly if they are caught out by quick transitions and opportunistic finishes from the opposition.”