The World Cup burst spectacularly to life with an enthralling 3-3 draw.

Why is Neymar so good? What it's like to score? What you need to know about Russia 2018.

In the opening match of the World Cup Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory.

COMMENT: It's the classic mismatch between footballing nobility and the plucky minnows.

Live updates of the Group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Where all things sport, culture and life morph into one trivial weekly podcast.

The message on both sides is to err on the side of caution during the sports festival.

The Russia WC covers four time zones and some two million square km.

Radio Sport's Jason Pine reviews the opening match of the Fifa World Cup.

Which World Cup games will be barnburners, and which will merely be barnfreezers?

Here's a tip on how to impress your friends by sounding like an expert.

Just two days from their first game, Spain have made a shock decision.

Chris Rattue: Russian hit man Robbie Williams and other key FIFA World Cup matters.

Steel yourself for the customary Oscar diving nominations at the football World Cup.

For every World Cup, a fan needs a wallchart.

All you need to know about all eight groups and 32 teams in Russia.

"Everybody knows someone or knows someone who knows someone," Iceland coach.

The Herald's football crazy writers give their World Cup predictions and hot takes.

Which teams are there, when do they play, how many times will we see Ronaldo's abs?

It's fair to say Nigerian fans are pretty amped for the FIFA World Cup.

It's Germany, by some distance, with Brazil and Spain coming in behind.

With a major Russian naval base nearby, the isolated port city is packed with history.

How can New Zealand possibly beat Peru? The answer is belief.

The Peru footballer says the possible birth of his twins won't affect his concentration.

Matt Fejos and The Flying Kiwis are preparing for their biggest campaign in four years.

Rory Fallon and Jeremy Brockie have been named in the All Whites squad to face Peru.

Peru's leading goal-scorer Paolo Guerrero will captain his nation's squad next month.

People have begun trying to sell the tickets online for double the price.

NZ Football has confirmed the ticket prices for the All Whites' play-off against Peru.

The All Whites will face Peru on Saturday 11 November in Wellington at 4:15pm.