Los Angeles, June 16 -- New Zealand have suffered an early setback at the World Cup, with midfielder Matt Garbett ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury in training ahead of the team's Group G opener against Iran.

Auckland FC forward Logan Rogerson has been drafted in as his replacement. Garbett, who plays for Peterborough United F.C. in England, was forced to withdraw before New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran on Monday.

"The whole squad's thoughts are with Matt at this time, and we are gutted he won't be able to play in the tournament," New Zealand Football said in a social media post as per Reuters.

"Matty's a good mate of mine, and I am really gutted for him," Rogerson said in an Auckland stat...