The All Whites have not played their big game yet, but they are already having an effect over Kiwi kids.

The team will take on Peru at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night as they aim to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The buzz is building in the capital after 20,000 tickets to the match were sold in the first hour of pre-sales.

New Zealand Football CEO Andy Martin said getting a place in the World Cup does a lot for the sport at the grassroots level.

He said football's grown considerably here since the All Whites last secured a spot in the 2010 World Cup.

"The participation is huge, football sales going gangbusters. All down to that kind of contribution we can get from winning this game."

The game starts at quarter past four tomorrow afternoon.

Football fans are warned to pack a jumper, as MetService meteorologist Gerard Barrouu said the weather's not looking too bad, but it could pay to dress up warm.

"Could be a bit on a cool side due to the fact there will be southerlies. But the southerlies are going to be quite moderate."