Soccer: All Whites chase international fixtures

The All Whites are searching for international competition. Photo / Greg Bowker

The All Whites are still attempting to arrange international opposition in preparation for November's World Cup play-off, but they may end up facing two club sides.

New Zealand Football has been seeking international fixtures for next month's Fifa window, with the pivotal two-leg tie against the fourth-place Concacaf (North and Central America) side right around the corner.

But with a number of potential candidates still involved in World Cup qualifying, the All Whites may be left to play a couple of club teams instead.

It is understood Queretaro FC of Mexico and Major League Soccer side Chivas USA have been lined up as opposition and, although the games are yet to be confirmed, a two-game trip to play both sides in Los Angeles is the most likely scenario.

NZF is still hopeful of landing an international fixture in the window and discussions are being held with a number of parties, with the rest of the campaign to be built around the outcome of that quest.

Opposition from Concacaf is being sought, while NZF is also in discussions with nations from the Comnebol (South America) region.

If talks with various international federations are unsuccessful, the two club games will hardly be an ideal outcome given the magnitude of November's playoff.

But the LA location and Mexican opposition will be beneficial should New Zealand face Mexico - currently in fourth in the Concacaf region - for a spot at the 2014 World Cup.