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Status: Qualification Stage

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  • History repeats for Bahrain

    History repeats for Bahrain

    Thursday 19 November 2009

    FIFA.com spoke exclusively to some of Bahrain's players after their defeat to New Zealand in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa play-offs. 

  • Twice in a lifetime

    Twice in a lifetime

    Saturday 14 November 2009

    New sporting legends have been created in New Zealand as the All Whites reached the greatest stage, after a 28-year wait and no little drama.

  • Kiwis qualify for South Africa

    Kiwis qualify for South Africa

    Saturday 14 November 2009

    Rory Fallon's goal on the stroke of half-time ensured New Zealand's progression to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ending a 28-year absence.

  • All White on the night

    All White on the night

    Friday 13 November 2009

    The New Zealand capital of Wellington is awash with football fever as the All Whites prepare to take on Bahrain for a berth at South Africa 2010.

  • Play-off rivals set for history

    Play-off rivals set for history

    Thursday 12 November 2009

    The first leg of their play-off ended goalless. Now New Zealand are set to host Bahrain with a huge prize up for grabs: a ticket to South Africa 2010.

  • Macala sets sights on finals berth

    Macala sets sights on finals berth

    Tuesday 3 November 2009

    Milan Macala has admitted that it would be a dream for Bahrain to secure their first ever FIFA World Cup appearance by defeating New Zealand.