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Nigerian fans attempt to import live poultry to games
Why did the chicken cross the road? Not to go to the World Cup.

Hat-trick hero: Freakish Ronaldo stuns the world
One of the group-stage's most anticipated matches delivered.

Football World Cup: Iran stun Morocco with late winner
An own-goal in the fifth minute of injury time gifted Iran a 1-0 win.

World Cup Daily: What happened overnight?
The World Cup burst spectacularly to life with an enthralling 3-3 draw.

Bluffer's guide to the Football World Cup
Why is Neymar so good? What it's like to score? What you need to know about Russia 2018.

Russia hammers Saudis in Cup opener
In the opening match of the World Cup Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory.

Richard Hinds: Soccerwhos facing world of woe
COMMENT: It's the classic mismatch between footballing nobility and the plucky minnows.

World Cup live updates: Morocco v Iran
Live updates of the Group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Russia World Cup: Stay away from Ukraine and our women, Kiwi fans advised
The message on both sides is to err on the side of caution during the sports festival.

Behind the stadiums: What to see in Russia's World Cup cities
The Russia WC covers four time zones and some two million square km.

World Cup Daily: Russia's perfect start
Radio Sport's Jason Pine reviews the opening match of the Fifa World Cup.

Putin's cheeky reaction to Russian opener
The World Cup is finally under way and it was a perfect start for the hosts Russia.

World Cup: Some things you may (or may not) need to know
An important list of everything* you need to know ahead of tomorrow's World Cup.

NZF boss backs under fire coach Andreas Heraf
Heraf has received backing from the top of New Zealand Football, though with some caveats.

The best (and worst) games at the World Cup to watch
Which World Cup games will be barnburners, and which will merely be barnfreezers?

Burgess: NZ Football on a road to nowhere
Based on the current model, New Zealand will struggle to produce players good enough.

Devlin: How to sound like a World Cup expert
Here's a tip on how to impress your friends by sounding like an expert.

World Cup bombshell: Spain plunged into chaos
Just two days from their first game, Spain have made a shock decision.

Goalmouth scramble: The big World Cup questions
Chris Rattue: Russian hit man Robbie Williams and other key FIFA World Cup matters.

'Delusional' coach highlights NZ sport's bigger problem
Dylan Cleaver: Why we can't feign shock at ending up with the likes of Andreas Heraf.

The art of World Cup diving: Analysing the theatrics
Steel yourself for the customary Oscar diving nominations at the football World Cup.

Download our FIFA World Cup wallchart
For every World Cup, a fan needs a wallchart.

Football Ferns coach hits back at criticism
Heraf has found plenty of positives from the Ferns' loss in Wellington.

Comment | In defence of the Football Ferns' defensive coach
The Football Ferns don't have a background of success under past models.

FIFA World Cup previews and predictions
All you need to know about all eight groups and 32 teams in Russia.

Ex ferns captain 'couldn't stand to wear' fern under new coach
Football Ferns' most-capped player sounds off on side's loss to Japan.

Iceland footballers not gods, they're neighbours
"Everybody knows someone or knows someone who knows someone," Iceland coach.

Fancy a punt? The World Cup's best bets
Fancy making some money betting on the World Cup? You're in luck..

Goalmouth scramble: Funny footballs and goalkeepers
Our regular World Cup feature looks at crazy 'keepers and wobbly footballs.