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Reasons for hope and fear ahead of Football Ferns' World Cup opener

Michael Burgess runs through the big talking points for NZ's clash against Norway.

Where to score the best eats in NZ's World Cup host cities

Visiting Down Under for the FIFA Women's World Cup? Here's what to eat

Bonnie Jansen: Why the Women's World Cup is so important for young girls

OPINION: Use this World Cup as an opportunity to see the beautiful game up really close.

An inspiration for women in sport leadership

Paula Hansen reflects on her roots as the world cup approaches.

Football Ferns co-captain opens up on the injury that almost ended her career

Her doctor had devastating words for her: 'I’m not sure if you’ll play football again'.

Road tripping: Latest Wellington roadie ‘crucial’ as Napier City Rovers eye National League spot

The qualification battle for football's National League heats up

How Norway plan to win over NZ football fans

Everybody likes goals and the Norwegian team plans to provide them.

World Cup star gets emotional over teammate's retirement

The US defender teared up in Auckland, at a pre-World Cup media press conference

Another injury concern for Football Ferns ahead of Norway opener

The veteran has only missed two of 25 Ferns matches under Jitka Klimková.

Football Ferns forward confused after being stuck on the bench

Grace Jale has been unexpectedly dropped to the bench in the Ferns' last two games.

'We are being cautious': Ferns key defender in doubt for opener

The Football Ferns could go into their World Cup opener without one of their key players.

Fifa Women’s World Cup: Jacinda Ardern surprises Football Ferns at training session

The former Prime Minister brought her daughter Neve along for a kick-around.

Michael Burgess: Why it is time to embrace the Women’s World Cup

Opinion: Whatever you think of football, or sport, or Fifa, put that aside for a month.

Norway roughing it ahead of opener against Ferns

An early-arriving Norway began their Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign on sub-par surfaces.

Ferns' key creator ready to play through the pain

Olivia Chance has emerged as one of the team’s most important elements in recent years.

Women’s World Cup: CEO Dave Beeche says NZ leading Australia in ticket sales

Ticket giveaway announcement has nothing to do with low sales, Kiwis told.

Fifa Women’s World Cup: Team-by-team guide – all you need to know

All you need to know about every team in the Women’s World Cup.

Sales slump prompts 20k free tickets for Women's World Cup, Ardern helps promote

Fifa is offering 5000 complimentary tickets to four NZ matches.