Fifa Football World Cup

The Football Ferns face former champions Norway in the opening game of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland tonight in a match-up both teams believe will be challenging.

FIFA stands by it's decision to "unbundle" the 2023 Women's World Cup from the men's tournament for the first time.

The hosts of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup have again sent a strong message to the world governing body over their concerns about a sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia.

Two iconic Ballon d'Or-winning number 10s. Two beaten World Cup finalists. Two captains. One last chance to finally reach the peak of football.

Morocco has written World Cup history as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament's semi-finals after upsetting Portugal.

Belgium have been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar.

Australia reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 2006 after Mathew Leckie earned them a gritty 1-0 win over Denmark.

Football fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer but most simply accept that drinking is off limits.

Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Germany gave themselves hope of avoiding another early World Cup exit when they snatched a 1-1 draw with Spain.

Another upset at the World Cup with Morocco beating Belgium, while Costa Rica turned their form around with a surprise win over Japan.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal began their campaign with a thrilling victory over Ghana.

France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss their World Cup title defence after failing to recover from knee surgery in time for next month's tournament in Qatar.

World football's governing body FIFA has rated the joint Australia/New Zealand bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup as the best to host the tournament.

The Football Ferns have been beaten by the Netherlands 1-0 in their Fifa World Cup opener in Le Havre, conceding the goal in stoppage time.

The Football Ferns aren't dreaming of World Cup glory, success for them is rather less ambitious.