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Evolving Kiwis aim for dominance

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over Oceania heavyweights New Zealand, who approach next week’s OFC Nations Cup with the aim of continuing their significant recent growth.

Parity for New Zealand, El Salvador

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

New Zealand and El Salvador played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Houston, with both teams preparing for looming FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers

Strong All Whites squad for Brazil 2014 campaign

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:53:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 surprise packets New Zealand will begin their tilt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ next month, with a strong and experienced squad named by coach Rick Herbert.

Kiwi Keat reaping fruits of passion

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from LA Galaxy's New Zealand international Dan Keat on his rocky road to Major League Soccer, his academic background, and his ambitions with club and country.

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Herbert: We’ll make sure we do things right

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:03:00 GMT

"We’ve got clarity now. We know what we need to do, who we’re playing and we can start preparing," Ricki Herbert, New Zealand coach.

Kiwis head tight section

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:47:00 GMT

New Zealand may be warm favourites in Oceania Group B, however, the presence of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea will make for a fascinating four-way competition.

High-flying Kiwis face tough task

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:05:00 GMT

The draw provided New Zealand with an intriguing challenge against Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, while Group A features Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Tahiti and the Round One winner.

South Africa 2010 in numbers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Herbert to remain in New Zealand

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:01:00 GMT

Ricki Herbert has turned his back on lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

It ain't over til it's over

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Landon Donovan's dramatic injury-time strike for USA against Algeria was the latest in a long line of FIFA World Cup™ late shows, as FIFA.com discovers.

Underdogs fire early warnings

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:31:00 GMT

With France and Italy having already found themselves on the end of early upsets, FIFA.com takes a look at the dark horses of the tournament who are out to upset the odds.

Defining achievement for All Whites

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:47:00 GMT

New Zealand did the unthinkable at South Africa 2010 by holding the world champions and maintaining an undefeated record in what signifies the team’s arrival once and for all on the world stage.

Nelsen ponders international future

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:44:00 GMT

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen's own international future is uncertain after their FIFA World Cup exit but he is sure his country will go from strength to strength.

Kiwis find their feet on world stage

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks with New Zealand duo Chris Wood and Ivan Vicelich about the All Whites historic showing at South Africa 2010 and the bright future for the game domestically.

Mixed displays from septet

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:55:00 GMT

New Zealand's Tommy Smith, Miroslav Stoch of Slovakia and Cameroonian Vincent Aboubakar made positive impressions as Groups E and F were wrapped up.

Misery for Italy on historic day

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:52:00 GMT

Japan, Paraguay and Slovakia clinched places in the Round of 16 on a day that will be best remembered for Italy, the reigning champions, missing out on the knockout phase.

Kiwis bow out with pride

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:27:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Ricky Herbert was delighted with his team's performance at South Africa 2010, joking that he would "need to pinch myself".

Paraguay delight, Italy despair

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:07:00 GMT

Paraguay and Slovakia made it through, New Zealand made history but the big story in Group F was the elimination of reigning world champions Italy, consigned to the wooden spoon.

Paraguay seal top spot with Kiwi draw

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Paraguay finished top of Group F following a scoreless draw with New Zealand in Polokwane that sent the undefeated All Whites home with their heads held high.

Herbert: Players in confident mood

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:35:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits there will be plenty of nerves in tonight's potential history-making FIFA World Cup clash against Paraguay.

Holders Italy under the spotlight

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Italy are living dangerously as they enter their final Group F match against Slovakia still seeking a first win, while in Group E Denmark look to leapfrog Japan.

Martino expects physical confrontation

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:57:00 GMT

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino and goalkeeper Justo Villar expect New Zealand to try to take advantage of their physicality.

All Whites won't hold back

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:05:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert said that what his team have done so far is "incredible" but they want to go "one step further".

Paraguay-New Zealand preview

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:21:00 GMT

Paraguay can become the third South American group winners by beating New Zealand but the All Whites' efforts so far in Group F suggests a close encounter.

Banker Barron's stock rises

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:30:00 GMT

New Zealand's Andy Barron, who holds down a full-time job in a bank, tells FIFA.com how he was able to sneak into South Africa 2010 unnoticed - even by his colleagues.

Referee designations: matches 41-48

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:02:00 GMT

Howard Webb has been handed his second match of South Africa 2010 after being named the man in the middle for the game between Slovakia and Italy at Ellis Park.

Bonet has respect for Kiwis

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Paraguay midfielder Carlos Bonet insists his side will not underestimate the threat posed by New Zealand in their final FIFA World Cup group match.

Kiwi doctor breaks new ground

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:56:00 GMT

Besides causing upsets on the pitch, New Zealand have broken ground at this FIFA World Cup™ by having the first female team doctor, Celeste Geertsema.

Killen: Now it's our turn to laugh

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:51:00 GMT

A 1-1 draw with world champions Italy suggests New Zealand can no longer be considered the laughing stock of the global game, says striker Chris Killen.

Williams: A Cup of hope

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:56:00 GMT

South African rugby hero Chester Williams talks to FIFA about the famous 1995 team and how the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is continuing to help bring people together.

Herbert keeps his balance

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert felt it was important to keep emotions in check after his side's momentous 1-1 draw against Italy on Sunday.

Brazil buoyant, Nazionale nervous

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Brazil had reason to celebrate on Day 10 as they booked their place in the last 16 and so too did New Zealand after earning a famous draw with holders Italy.

Mixed fortunes for Slovakians, Kiwis

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:50:00 GMT

It was day to remember for two youthful New Zealand players but less so for the two Hyundai Best Young Player Award candidates on show for Slovakia.

Fabulous Fabiano and fab for Fabio

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the South Africa 2010 stats on a day that Brazil recorded a number of milestones and Fabio Cannavaro moved alongside one of the Azzurri greats.

New Zealand fans ecstatic

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:28:00 GMT

New Zealand fans looked likely to party through the night after their team impressed with a 1-1 draw against world champions Italy.

These are Italy's best, says Lippi

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:10:00 GMT

After Italy's disappointing draw with New Zealand, coach Marcello Lippi insisted that his players have the talent to defend their title.

Kiwis dare to dream

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:51:00 GMT

New Zealand remain in contention for the last 16 with one group match left and nobody sounds content to rest after two impressive draws.

Group F: State of play

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Italy would not have expected to be entering the last round of matches level on points with New Zealand. FIFA.com assesses the qualifying permutations.

Italy humbled by All Whites

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:02:00 GMT

New Zealand caused the biggest shock so far in South Africa by holding Italy to a 1-1 draw, Vincenzo Iaquinta's penalty cancelling out Shane Smeltz's early goal.

Brazil and Italy look to shine

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil will aim to turn on the style in a highly anticipated clash with Côte d'Ivoire while Italy take on minnows New Zealand in one of two Group F contests.

Lippi not thinking about absent stars

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:52:00 GMT

Italy coach Marcello Lippi said that he can't waste time lamenting the absence of injured stars Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon.

Nelsen unsurprised by drained England

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:28:00 GMT

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen, who plays in England for Blackburn Rovers, is not surprised that the England players look drained after a long season.

Weiss keen to prove his worth

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:01:00 GMT

Vladimir Weiss, son of the Slovakia coach of the same name, says he will continue to work hard to maintain the respect of his team-mates.

Italy-New Zealand preview

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to a meeting between world champions Italy and Oceanian outsiders New Zealand that may not be as straightforward as it seems.

Kiwis' Brown could face Italy

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:21:00 GMT

New Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday.

Killen playing for future

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:55:00 GMT

New Zealand forward Chris Killen knows that the best way to draw the attention of a future employer is to score a goal against the world champions.