Auckland FC's coach Steve Corica looks on during the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Auckland FC's supporters cheer after their victory in the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Referee Alex King (R) gives a yellow card to Sydney FC's Victor Campuzano (L) during the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Players react at the end of the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Auckland FC's players celebrate their victory at the end of the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Auckland FC's players and staff members celebrate with the trophy after winning the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Auckland FC's players celebrate after winning the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Auckland FC's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the A League Grand final football match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on May 23, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP via Getty Images)