Now that the FIFA World Cup is in the knockout phase, Michael Brown reviews 'The Best Of' after the end of the tournament group phase.

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

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.

The legacy of the 2010 All Whites must be measured by future teams.

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

Photos of the group E match between Cameroon and Netherlands.

Photos of the Group E soccer match between Denmark and Japan.

The All Whites players and staff must be commended for what has been an unbelievable adventure.

Ryan Nelsen said his side was "gutted" at the draw with which ended the All Whites' magical Cup run.

World media are applauding the All Whites after their dream World Cup run came to an end in South Africa this morning.

Defending champion Italy was eliminated from the World Cup after a humbling 3-2 loss to Slovakia today.

All Whites player ratings from their nil-all World Cup draw with Paraguay.

Despite New Zealand's World Cup exit, their story - full of gutsy heroes and a sprinkling of magic - has a happy conclusion.