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Tourism businesses say World cup exceeded expectations
Expectations were high ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and tourism businesses say the tournament has definitely exceeded them. Aotearoa hosted 29 games, drawing some record football crowds and… Audio
Football for dummies: A bluffer's guide to the beautiful game
From Thursday, everyone in New Zealand is expected to become a football expert when the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off. Here's RNZ's resident football expert Robin Martin's bluffers' guide for the…
No Saudi sponsorship for women's World Cup
Visit Saudi will not be a sponsor at the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
FIFA to keep groups of four at World Cup
Fifa has switched the format for the expanded 2026 World Cup back to four-team groups.
French football legend Just Fontaine dies
Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, has died at the age of 89.
England hope to wear OneLove armband at World Cup
England hope to wear the OneLove armband at the 2023 Women's World Cup as they aim to continue showing their support for the LGBT community.
Former Football Fern voices concerns about FIFA's Saudi sponsorship
Football Ferns great Maia Jackman says Saudi sponsorship of the Women's World Cup would be in "complete opposition" to female empowerment.
New Zealand wants clarification on Saudi involvement in World Cup
Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand have asked Fifa to "urgently clarify" reports that Saudi Arabia's tourism authority will sponsor this year's World Cup.
Records broken at the Qatar World Cup
The Qatar FIFA World Cup was filled with record breaking feats on the field, we take a look at some of the most interesting achievements.
Thirty Days in Doha: The good, bad, weird and wonderful
Analysis - As the FIFA circus is racing to Hamad Airport to get out of Qatar, Coen Lammers reflects on 30 Days in Doha.
Unique World Cup in Qatar bigger, but not necessarily better
The Qatar World Cup may have been "The Best" according to many measurable metrics, but it struggled to deliver the immeasurable aspects of football, writes Coen Lammers.
As it happened: Argentina beat France in FIFA World Cup final
Argentina has won the World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.
History and legacy on the line in FIFA World Cup final
Argentina and France are set to put it all on the line in a high stakes FIFA World Cup final tomorrow morning.
Despair and pride for Moroccans as World Cup run ends
Moroccan fans say their incredible FIFA World Cup run has given their nation pride, despite losing to France in their semifinal.
World Cup security guard dies after Lusail Stadium fall
A security guard has died after falling from a World Cup venue in Qatar after Argentina's quarter-final win over the Netherlands.
France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting
France has beaten Morocco 2-nil in their World Cup semi-final to advance to a star-studded final against Argentina. Follow all the action as it happened.
Morocco and France set to battle for World Cup final spot in historic clash
France and Morocco are set to fight it out on Thursday morning for a FIFA World Cup final spot in a historic semi-final clash at the Al-Bayt Stadium.
Kiwis make the wheels turn at the FIFA World Cup
The All Whites may not have qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but New Zealand is well represented in every other part of the biggest sporting event on the globe, writes Coen Lammers.
FIFA World Cup: Argentina thrash Croatia to secure final spot
Argentina have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a resounding win over Croatia. Follow all the action as it happened.
Argentina beat Netherlands in penalty shoot-out to advance to semifinals
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