⭐​ Social media sensation Tim Payne made his World Cup debut | OneFootball

⭐​ Social media sensation Tim Payne made his World Cup debut | OneFootball

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·16. Juni 2026

⭐​ Social media sensation Tim Payne made his World Cup debut

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Group G’s debut at the 2026 World Cup not only brings the intense battle for points, but also the on-field introduction of the moment’s breakout player on digital platforms: New Zealander Tim Payne.

The footballer, who before the World Cup had an extremely low-profile account with few followers, has now amassed millions on social media thanks to the viral boost from a well-known Argentine influencer, and is in his national team’s starting XI.


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New Zealand and Iran treated fans to a great match that ended in a draw, with a solid performance from Tim Payne.

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