Tottenham begin tour with victory over Auckland FC in front of record crowd

<ul><li><p>Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory</p></li><li><p>Biggest-ever crowd to watch men’s match in New Zealand</p></li></ul><p>Dane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength Tottenham opened their pre-season tour with an entertaining 2-0 win over A-League champions Auckland FC on Sunday.</p><p>Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi rested most of his top players as the Premier League side dominated a match played in damp conditions in front of a record Eden Park crowd. The 40,112 who packed into New Zealand’s famed rugby ground was the biggest to watch a men’s football match in New Zealand.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/26/tottenham-begin-tour-with-victory-over-auckland-fc-in-front-of-record-crowd">Continue reading...</a>