If New Zealand dares to dream, there are some historical omens to bring a flicker of hope for tonight's match in Wellington.

What a difference a few days can make, and a reasonably positive atmosphere surrounds the All Whites for their so-called mission impossible against Mexico tonight.

If the All Whites can't achieve the near-impossible with a big win over Mexico at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night, it will be coach Ricki Herbert's last game in charge.

Playing in the awful 5-1 loss to Mexico was enough for the All Whites, writes Daniel Richardson.

After enduring one of the worst episodes of his career during the last World Cup qualifying campaign, All Whites goalkeeper Glen Moss has hit the headlines for all the right reasons this time round.