"To get to the World Cup it's going to be incredibly challenging for every single team. We could be going to play against Iran in front of 100,000 fans, or going to South Korea, or going to USA or wherever - it's irrelevant - it's a game and we'll be incredibly prepared for it.
"We're going to continue along with our plan, we've got two years to plan for that game and we've still got a huge belief that we're going to go to Russia."
Hudson is placing an emphasis on getting quality preparation and games in the build-up to the World Cup, with camps in Europe a distinct possibility.
"We have to get a game where it's convenient, not just for the players but for the players' clubs. If we can try get a win-win there where we can get all our best players available that's something that will be very positive for us and is something we're strongly looking at."
Although games in Europe are a tasty proposition, Hudson is assertive that the national squad will be playing international friendlies in every FIFA window, regardless of location.
"We're never going to have a window without a game, every window we've got games planned. We want games but we don't want it at the expense of correct preparation - we need quality preparation and games, it's just about getting the right balance."
That preparation continues on the 8th of September when the All Whites travel to play Myanmar.