Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
M. Boxall played 3 matches for New Zealand: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group G | vs Iran 2-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Group G | vs Egypt 1-3 | Started, played the full match |
| Group G | vs Belgium 1-5 | Came on in the 64′ |
Biography
Michael Joseph Boxall (born 18 August 1988) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United and the New Zealand national team.
Early life and education Boxall was born on 18 August 1988 in Auckland, New Zealand. He attended and played for Mount Albert Grammar School. With Boxall anchoring the defence, Mount Albert won the league title in 2004 and 2005 and placed first at the national tournament in 2005. In his senior season in 2006, Boxall was named the team captain. He led the team to a second Knockout Cup title in three years. They also went to the Auckland Secondary School Soccer Association Championship. Mt. Albert went on to finish second at nationals that year. Boxall played for teams in his native New Zealand including Ellerslie AFC, Three Kings United, Central United, and Auckland City FC, leading Central United to the 2007 Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier title. In addition, Boxall won the NZFC with Auckland City, where he made 6 appearances that year despite scoring zero goals.
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