OpinionMichael Burgess2026 admirable but unrealistic goal for staging Football World CupTalk of New Zealand one day co-hosting the Football World Cup is great to hear, but there is no realistic way it would happen before 2050.13 Apr 09:28 PM
Football World CupWorld Cup in NZ a pipe dream?Dylan Cleaver gets all the reasons why the Fifa World Cup will not come to New Zealand on the table right away and works backwards from there.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Football World CupFifa World Cup: NZ dream to host CupThe man credited with making the Rugby World Cup a success four years ago has embarked on a project to top them all - to bring the Fifa World Cup to New Zealand.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Football World CupWinter World cup causes harm“The 2022 Fifa World Cup was bid for and awarded to Qatar as a summer tournament. The prospect of a winter World Cup is neither workable nor desirable for European domestic football.”23 Feb 05:00 AM
Media and marketingNZME. to support Fifa U-20Media company NZME. has been announced as one of four National Supporters of the Fifa U-20 Football World Cup which kicks off in New Zealand in May.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Plucky hosts hold Chelsea to 1-1 drawJose Mourinho's mood may have marginally improved when he left his post-match press conference and learned that Manchester City had drawn at home with Burnley.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Phoenix not short of scorers: BurnsThe Wellington Phoenix will soon be without Nathan Burns but the striker is backing his teammates to pick up the scoring load in his absence.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Socceroos callup delights attackerNathan Burns never gave up hope of earning a recall to the Socceroos. After last playing for the Australian national side, the attacker was consigned to the international scrapheap.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Fairytale's timing just rightAuckland City's success at the Club World Cup was richly deserved and could not have come at a better time for the domestic league...22 Dec 08:30 PM
Football World CupAuckland FC forces revote for HalbergAuckland City FC's eye-catching run in the Fifa Club World Cup has forced a revote in the Halberg Awards.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World Cup'Bronze the new gold' after City's great runThe defining image of Auckland City's inconceivable run at the Fifa Club World Cup came during yesterday's prizegiving...21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Miracle of Morocco makes Tribulietx coach of the yearTime for a debrief after Auckland City's wondrous club World Cup performances in Morocco.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Prep pays off in MoroccoAuckland City's staggering achievements over the past 11 days have been built on huge personal sacrifices, hard work and a level of preparation...20 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Heroics trigger windfall across the boardAuckland City's heroics at the Fifa Club World Cup in Morocco have provided a huge financial shot in the arm for the sport in this country.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Auckland upset the applecartAuckland City's unexpected success could lead to changes to the structure of the Club World Cup.13 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Fifa U20 worlds have truly global reachThe media might have you believing that the rugby and cricket World Cups are the only big offerings in 2015.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan Hansen: Walcott remark my only regretWhen I made my decision to retire two years ago, I was happy with it then and I have absolutely no regrets now.17 Jul 09:30 PM
Football World CupFootball: Win fuels fire of German ambitionWinning the World Cup in Brazil has given Germany the "hunger" to triumph in more tournaments and create an era of dominance similar to Spain.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Hard for Russia, Qatar to beat Brazil's carnival of footballTo Russia, with love. But the renewal of the people's vows with the World Cup will be severely tested by its money-driven forays into the uncharted territories of Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022). Was Brazil the last great folk festival?15 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupConfederation salutes exiting Brazil coachBrazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned after the team failed to win the World Cup.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail'Made in Germany' may be ultimate World Cup winnerThe German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.15 Jul 04:05 AM
Football World CupDid Messi deserve player of the Cup?Ouch. Argentine football great Maradona says awarding Lionel Messi the World Cup's golden ball was just a marketing ploy.14 Jul 06:54 PM
