Are FIFA and NZ Football serious about tackling the ugly issue ailing the beautiful game?

From the first taxi ride, there was a sense World Cup in Russia was going to be different.

29 per cent of New Zealanders tuned in to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 on TV.

While France lifted the trophy in Russia, one lucky Kiwi punter collected a win of $85,000

A ranking of the best performing players of the FIFA World Cup in order.

EDITORIAL: Football's World Cup finishes in thrilling style.

World Cup final win for France has turned into chaos as riots are taking place in Paris.

A very French way to celebrate.

It is the second World Cup victory for France in two decades.

Jason Pine reviews the World Cup final as France claimed their second title.

This morning's clash was fitting for a World Cup that will go down as one of the best.

Croatian football fans are celebrating this morning after a historic Football World Cup.

Plenty of drama in the opening half of the final with a VAR decision leading to a penalty

Follow live updates of the FIFA World Cup final in Russia between France and Croatia.

Here's all you need to know about the World Cup final.

Kylian Mbappe has risen above the rest at the 2018 Russia World Cup.

He grew up in a war-torn country as a child refugee. Now he's on the cusp of greatness.

Belgium achieved their best ever World Cup finish, beating England 2-0 to claim third.

From the tournament's best goal to the biggest brain explosion, the winners are right here

France must win the World Cup if there is a faint hope the world could be a better place.

It's hard to imagine when England might get this chance again, writes Michael Burgess.

So let's talk about the final.

Your guide to the 'must watch game of the year' – the World Cup third place game

"Possible discriminatory" chants by England fans being investigated by Fifa.

Captain Hugo Lloris believes France have developed into a "complete" team.

Southgate's boys will go home as heroes but first face Belgium in a playoff match.

This is the untold story of fans who have lost sleep - the real heroes of the World Cup.

NZ Football will be in for a huge financial payout at the World Cup despite not qualifying

Untelevised footage showed the extent England were willing to go to score against Croatia.

Croatia World Cup captain Luka Modrić: cheap England talk drove us on.