Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Benzema joins elite group afterDidier Deschamps claims that Karim Benzema has finally discovered his "joie de vivre" with France.22 Jun 05:30 PM
Football World CupKiwi ref's support after disputed rulingNew Zealand officials did a good job controlling their first football World Cup match, says a friend of the referee.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Pathetic state of English football a sporting mysteryIs there anything weirder than the miserable story of the English football side? Why is the mother ship so useless at the world's biggest sport?22 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupWorld Cup: Passion of Latin sides kills giantsAmid all the goals, thrills and English inquests, a wider pattern is unfolding in Brazil that might yet develop into the World Cup's most significant narrative.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSports mad 12-fingered familyEven in Brazil where football is a religion, the miraculous sight of wheelchair-bound fans leaping from their seats has prompted calls for a police investigation into claims of ticket fraud.21 Jun 10:31 PM
Football World CupFootball: United French on a rollFour years since their infamous player mutiny at the last World Cup, France look poised to make a more positive impact on this tournament as they swept aside Switzerland 5-2 yesterday.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionCoen Lammers: Who's hot and who's notThe astonishing match between Costa Rica and Italy marks the halfway point of the group stage and seems an opportune time to reflect on the FIFA World Cup.21 Jun 01:33 AM
New ZealandKiwi wins on $94k Uruguay v England betWhen Luis Suarez scored the second goal for Uruguay to win 2-1 over England at the Fifa World Cup yesterday, the biggest sigh of relief may have come from a New Zealand punter.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: 'Dangerman' undoes EnglandWhen the team-sheets were delivered, England will have quickly scanned them for the inevitable confirmation: of course Luis Suarez was playing.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll eyes on Kiwi ref at World CupA New Zealand high school teacher is set to take to the world sporting stage tomorrow as a referee at the Fifa World Cup.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: FIFA is upon usThere is nothing like the sight of a man, mere seconds ago a formidable athlete, now rolling around on the ground in agony because someone touched his shirt to tell you that the football/soccer World Cup is upon us.20 Jun 04:15 PM
BusinessFive World Cup innovations you might have missedThe excitement around this year's World Cup in Brazil has been ratcheted up a notch now that we're in the second round of group matches.20 Jun 02:26 AM
OpinionSteven HollowayGoalmouth Scramble: What we learned from week oneSteven Holloway looks at what we have learned after week one of the tournament, from which player is the best to watch to who should win it all.19 Jun 10:05 PM
Football World CupFootball: Suarez hands England defeatA Luis Suarez double has put England on the verge of an early World Cup exit, following a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in Sao Paulo this morning.19 Jun 08:52 PM
Football World CupBad or worse: tough pick for battling hostThe nation that has won five World Cups, that produced Pele, Romario and Ronaldo, is now wondering whether to play Fred or Jo in attack against Cameroon on Tuesday.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: After this they will fear us - Socceroos coachHeartbroken but intensely proud, Ange Postecoglou says his Socceroos have set a benchmark that can help them become a feared attacking force in world football.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSpain knocked out of World CupDefending champions Spain have been knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages following a shocking 2-0 defeat to Chile in Rio de Janeiro this morning.18 Jun 08:54 PM
Football World CupFootball: Aussies give Dutch a scareAustralia's World Cup hopes are all but over after going down to the Netherlands 3-2 in Porto Alegre in what will be remembered as one of their gutsiest ever performances.18 Jun 05:50 PM
Football World CupFootball: Rep dream linked on arm, now it's realityBorn to run, Raheem Sterling also spent some of his formative years cycling around the old car park at Wembley as England's home was being reconstructed.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Five good reasons why football's greatest showcase is turning into a goalfest1. There are more teams with World Cup experience18 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Mexico's Ochoa reveals Brazil's weaknessesThe secret is out. Just like the Emperor's new clothes, the Brazil team of 2014 are not what we have been led to believe.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSelfie-obsessed Cup stars seize the chance for internet immortalityIt's the highlight of any footballer's career - performing for their country in front of a global television audience of billions at the World Cup finals.18 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWorld Cup day six: 5 things we learnedMichael Burgess on the five things we learned following the latest action from the World Cup in Brazil.18 Jun 01:08 AM
