Fifa Football World Cup
Football Ferns kick off World Cup campaign: 'Now is the time to shine'
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 its decision for gender equality for World Cup
FIFA stands by it's decision to "unbundle" the 2023 Women's World Cup from the men's tournament for the first time.
FIFA set to react to Visit Saudi sponsorship deal for World Cup
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.
Messi and Modric battle for a place in World Cup final
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 make history at the World Cup
Morocco has written World Cup history as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament's semi-finals after upsetting Portugal.
Belgium out of World Cup
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 qualify for last 16 at World Cup
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.
Fans accept no alcohol at World Cup
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.
Brazil move onto next stage of FIFA World Cup
Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
Germany stay alive, just, at FIFA World Cup
Germany gave themselves hope of avoiding another early World Cup exit when they snatched a 1-1 draw with Spain.
Morocco stun Belgium, Japan hopes dented
Another upset at the World Cup with Morocco beating Belgium, while Costa Rica turned their form around with a surprise win over Japan.
Another record for Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal began their campaign with a thrilling victory over Ghana.
Paul Pogba to miss World Cup
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.
Australia/New Zealand World Cup bid the best
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.
Football Ferns pipped by Dutch
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.
Football Ferns want to make history
The Football Ferns aren't dreaming of World Cup glory, success for them is rather less ambitious.
Upbeat for Wednesday 4 July
New research into sexual harassment in the music industry across Australasia is to be conducted, pianist Andrea Lam explores the hidden depth of Mozart in her upcoming APO gig and we continue…
Fair Play: Speaking up in Sport
Zoë George and co-host Yadana Saw discover how to speak up with sports psychologist Karen Nimmo, celebrate the LGBTQI+ community with the Central Pulse netball team, find out about pickleball and get… Audio
The Beautiful Game: yet the songs sound the same
In anticipation of one of the globe’s most popular sporting events, RNZ Music has conducted a 'scientific' evaluation of one of the FIFA World Cup’s enduring traditions: its musical anthems.
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Peru dominated, deserved win against All Whites
Peru dominated the game against the All Whites and it was only fair they won, RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter tells Rowan Quinn. Video, Audio