David Moyes rued the blow of another late equaliser and warned his Manchester United players they cannot afford to keep dropping points.

If the All Whites can't achieve the near-impossible with a big win over Mexico at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night, it will be coach Ricki Herbert's last game in charge.

Playing in the awful 5-1 loss to Mexico was enough for the All Whites, writes Daniel Richardson.

Departing with dignity is not always easy to do. But Ricki Herbert should do it.

Ricki Herbert may be on borrowed time but the All Whites players have come to the support of their embattled coach.

For all his defiance in the wake of the Azteca Stadium humiliation, Ricki Herbert must go. It's only partly for events on Thursday.

Ricki Herbert was loyal to a fault and was let down badly by too many players in the humiliating defeat by Mexico, writes Sam Malcolmson.

In the aftermath of yesterday's comprehensive defeat to Mexico, All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has gone on the offensive.

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has defended his strategy in the 5-1 defeat against Mexico today, saying the ultra defensive tactics were the right approach in the circumstances.

Live updates of the opening leg of the FIFA World Cup playoff between the All Whites and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

The All Whites will face an extra Mexican player in the form of 105,000 screaming fans at the Azteca Stadium today, writes Sam Malcolmson.

The All Whites won't have to deal with Manchester United star Javier Hernandez today - but the reason for his absence is far more complicated than meets the eye.

The Football Ferns have surprised everyone this year but themselves.

The Azteca Stadium, where the All Whites face Mexico tomorrow, is an arena every player wants to play in but it is also a place of physical and mental suffering.

The Mexican view; Michael Burgess talks with leading ESPN Journalist Diana Alvarado on why Mexico can't afford to lose, why the fans are one result from a riot and why Marco Rojas is such a hit.

Rory Fallon is ready to make history once again.

He "retired" more than five years ago but Ivan Vicelich will be a key figure for the All Whites on Thursday.