New Zealanders become first World Cup mother-son duo (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealanders Tyler and Jenny Bindon became the first mother-son duo to play in the World Cup, with Jenny having previously participated in the 2007 and 2011 women's World Cups and the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, while Tyler made his World Cup debut as a substitute in New Zealand's opening match against Iran.

• Tyler and Jenny Bindon are the first mother and son to play in the World Cup.
• Jenny Bindon played in the 2007 and 2011 women's World Cups and the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
• Tyler Bindon came off the bench for New Zealand in its men's World Cup opener against Iran.