Managerless Tottenham said Monday it is to travel 24 hours across the globe for a pre-season friendly in New Zealand in July — by which time it could be in the second-tier Championship.
Tottenham is embroiled in a Premier League relegation dogfight and searching for its third manager of the season after parting company with Igor Tudor on Sunday after just seven games.
The London side sits one point above the bottom three relegation places with seven matches remaining.
To begin its pre-season tour, it will face Auckland FC on July 26 at Eden Park, the club said.
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It is Tottenham’s second trip to New Zealand, having been there in 1976.
“Whatever happens to Tottenham this season, they remain an incredibly high-profile team with a worldwide fan base, and we’re delighted to have them here in Auckland with us,” said Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker.
Tottenham previously announced that it will play Sydney FC and London rival Chelsea in Australia on July 29 and August 1, respectively.
Former Brighton and Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi has been linked with the vacant managerial job, while reports have suggested the club could turn to Sean Dyche to dig it out of trouble.
Published on Mar 30, 2026
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