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![Australia march into World Cup quarterfinals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Australia march into World Cup quarterfinals
The co-hosts have advanced to the quarter-finals.
!['A sick joke': USA out of Fifa World Cup after dramatic shootout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'A sick joke': USA out of Fifa World Cup after dramatic shootout
It is the prestigious side's earliest ever exit from a Women's World Cup.
![World number two Germany make shock World Cup exit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
World number two Germany make shock World Cup exit
Germany failed to get out of their pool in a shock result.
![Player ratings: The best and worst of the Football Ferns at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Player ratings: The best and worst of the Football Ferns at World Cup
Rating the performances of the Kiwi team in the world showpiece.
![Shaky US stars survive late scare against plucky Portuguese](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Shaky US stars survive late scare against plucky Portuguese
Record crowd at Eden Park witness remarkably tense affair.
![Five reasons why Football Ferns blew a golden chance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Five reasons why Football Ferns blew a golden chance
Kris Shannon outlines why the Ferns blew a golden chance at the World Cup.
!['I’m always shocked when I don’t play': US football star Megan Rapinoe is not going quietly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I’m always shocked when I don’t play': US football star Megan Rapinoe is not going quietly
New York Times: Relegated to a reserve, the outspoken forward said she has plenty left.
![Colombia stun Germany in stoppage time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Colombia stun Germany in stoppage time
Colombia produced the big upset late against Germany.
![Heartbreak: Football Ferns' adventure ends in devastation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Heartbreak: Football Ferns' adventure ends in devastation
The final chapter in their Fifa Women's World Cup journey was a night of true drama.
![Deja vu? Same VAR official denied both All Whites and Football Ferns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Deja vu? Same VAR official denied both All Whites and Football Ferns
The same Qatari official has played a key role in two huge decisions for NZ football.
![Despair, disbelief, defiance: Behind the scenes of the Football Ferns' shock loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Despair, disbelief, defiance: Behind the scenes of the Football Ferns' shock loss
After being so driven and desperate against Norway, it wasn't quite there in Wellington.
!['Tough pill to swallow': Offside decision that cost New Zealand dearly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Tough pill to swallow': Offside decision that cost New Zealand dearly
CJ Bott is gutted with the offside ruling that saw her team lose to the Philippines
![Norway v Switzerland ends in draw - what does it mean for NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Norway v Switzerland ends in draw - what does it mean for NZ?
Crucial clash has major impact on Football Ferns' fortunes.
![Killer from Manila: Football Ferns crash back to earth with shock loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Killer from Manila: Football Ferns crash back to earth with shock loss
Given the circumstances, it was one of the biggest anti-climaxes in NZ sporting history.
![Why Football Ferns' clash against Philippines is a potential banana skin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Why Football Ferns' clash against Philippines is a potential banana skin
The Football Ferns are on the brink of history but will need calm heads to prevail.
![How Football Ferns can advance to next round today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How Football Ferns can advance to next round today
The win over Norway was impressive, but how can New Zealand achieve more
![Goals, gaffes and Gianni - our first XI of World Cup talking points so far](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Goals, gaffes and Gianni - our first XI of World Cup talking points so far
The decision to use Fifa’s global feed for the Ferns' tournament opener was perplexing.
![Capital gains: Ferns star ready for World Cup 'homecoming'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Capital gains: Ferns star ready for World Cup 'homecoming'
CJ Bott is the only Wellingtonian in the current New Zealand roster.
![Clunky USA open World Cup campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Clunky USA open World Cup campaign
Tournament debutants Vietnam held strong against the USA.
![USA open with strong win over Vietnam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
USA open with strong win over Vietnam
Live updates of the Fifa women’s World Cup clash between USA and Vietnam.
!['Really special': How Football Ferns striker celebrated making World Cup history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Really special': How Football Ferns striker celebrated making World Cup history
Wilkinson couldn’t get to sleep until 3am as her mind struggled to process what happened.