There was heartbreak for New Zealand football fans yesterday as the All Whites narrowly missed out on a spot in the World Cup with a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.
But there are some silver linings: the team performed better than expected, and an expanded World Cup in 2026 makes it far more likely New Zealand will return to football's highest stage.
All Whites 2010 World Cup side coach Ricki Herbert spoke to Kim Hill.
