FIFA has removed four referees from the World Cup after making mistakes.

Photos from the first penalty shootout at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

If this World Cup has proven anything (other than that Kiwis can play football), it's that the beautiful game also produces the most beautiful players.

Soccer's biggest event gives lads from around the world a chance to have fun.

The second wave of returning All Whites is welcomed at Auckland Airport - a group which includes goalkeeping hero Mark Paston.

Tired, disappointed, but happy to be home. That was the message from a small contingent of All Whites players who touched down in Auckland today.

The World Cup always attracts its share of female fans eager to support their favourite players.

England's capitulation to Germany at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa left both players and fans dejected this morning.

Africa is already conducting a post mortem into why its finest footballing talents froze on home ground.

'The Best Of' from the group phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Hundreds are expected to turn out at Auckland Airport this afternoon to welcome home the returning All Whites.

If Mark Paston and Chris Wood don't come home clutching contracts, Kerre Woodham will be stunned.

Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.

Photos from the second knockout match between USA and Ghana at the World Cup.

Photos from the first knockout match between Korea and Uruguay at the World Cup.