Goalmouth Scramble: World Cup critics vindicated? The one thing Qatar's wealth can't buy
It took less than 90 minutes for Qatar to discover there's one thing that money can’t buy.
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The controversy-laced tournament opened with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed.
Goalmouth Scramble: Just how good are opening World Cup games?
A look back on the best of World Cup openers.
Day before FIFA World Cup, Qatar faces overcrowding troubles
Authorities have turned away thousands of fans from a concert celebrating the World Cup.
Qatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup Anthem
It wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.
Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.
Football World Cup: November Fifa tournament to break new ground
Qatar is set to be the first World Cup to have an Olympics-style opening ceremony.
Fifa World Cup players get protection from social media abuse
Fifa and a soccer players' union have launched a moderation service to protect players.
‘Entirely inappropriate’: Prince William's subtle dig after criticism
He tends to stay out of drama but has made a subtle dig following recent criticism.
Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform for Qatar flight
Airlines flying LGBT flag into Qatar called out for 'performative' allyship.
Kris Shannon: Five reasons why the Fifa World Cup will be a grim watch
The tournament wouldn’t be happening if not for 22 greedy old men.
Dead workers, human rights abuse - Should we even be watching Qatar World Cup?
How did the World Cup end up in a small desert country with a dismal human rights record?
Qatar World Cup: 6000-cabin fan village erected in airport carpark
With weeks until kick off, 12,000 fans will be staying in cabins near Hamad International.
Dos and don'ts of visiting Doha during the Fifa World Cup
Some 1.2 million people are expected to pour into Qatar this month.
The Fifa World Cup is weeks away. Will Qatar be ready?
New York Times: As football fans prepare to arrive, construction is still running hard.
FBI probes former spy in World Cup investigation
Authorities fear activities may have crossed the line.
Michael Burgess: Behind the scenes at Fifa's glamorous World Cup draw
Seemingly half of Fifa had been transplanted to Auckland for the glitzy event.
Fifa Women's World Cup schedule released - some challenging times for NZ
The schedule has a potpourri of kickoff times to account for overseas broadcasters.
Qatar Airways pulls flights to make space for football fans
Qatar is adding 500 daily shuttles from Oman and the UAE to ease pressure on hotels.
The winners and losers from the Fifa World Cup draw
Wellington has hit the jackpot among the four host cities in New Zealand.
Football Ferns coach unfazed by tricky World Cup draw
It wasn't the worst World Cup draw for New Zealand but it is still extremely tough.
From favourable to fearsome: Football Ferns to learn World Cup foes
Coach Jitka Klimkova can't wait to discover the opponents for her side's home World Cup.
Fifa boss: Why NZ could host the men's World Cup in future
New Zealand could one day be in a position to host the Fifa Men's World Cup.
Football legends to attend Fifa World Cup draw in Auckland
Arsenal legend Ian Wright is one of many big names assisting during the World Cup draw.
One year to kickoff: Women's World Cup optimistic over visitor numbers
It's one year until the opening game of the Fifa Women's World Cup at Eden Park.
Revealed: NZF to conduct review into All Whites' World Cup campaign
The All Whites' World Cup campaign ended in cruel fashion at the final hurdle.
40 years on: Revisiting the All Whites team that stopped a nation
They are national treasures and a sporting team that will never be forgotten.
What next for All Whites? Kiwi legend on the way forward after crushing defeat
Nelsen hopes the deep wounds of June 15 can be a catalyst for future All Whites success.
Michael Burgess: Why Fifa owes NZ an explanation over refereeing fiasco
Opinion: The decision to appoint inexperienced match officials was a huge mistake.
Qatar's quirky solution to Fifa room shortage
The world cup is looking to plug its shortfall as 1.2 million fans descend on Doha.
Michael Burgess: One night of pride, joy, disbelief and anger in Doha
OPINION: The All Whites didn't just touch the void – they jumped right through it.
Man in the middle: Referee named for All Whites clash with Costa Rica
The 43-year-old will have a tough task on Wednesday, with so much at stake.
Michael Burgess: The biggest concern for All Whites in World Cup qualifier
OPINION: That lack of experience and cohesion is hard to compensate for.
'I'm happy they are worried about me': Chris Wood's warning to Costa Rica
Given what he is about to face, Chris Wood seems remarkably relaxed.