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World Cup of no sleep: The untold story
This is the untold story of fans who have lost sleep - the real heroes of the World Cup.
Why NZ Football are still winners at the World Cup
NZ Football will be in for a huge financial payout at the World Cup despite not qualifying
Did England try to cheat in semifinal?
Untelevised footage showed the extent England were willing to go to score against Croatia.
$7k, nine month multi rests on World Cup final
One punter could do the near impossible on Monday morning, turning a $17 multi into $7k
Phoenix close to signing Polish midfielder
Michał Kopczyński could follow former Newcastle United player Steven Taylor to NZ.
England's crucial mistake! Croatia motivated by English arrogance
Croatia World Cup captain Luka Modrić: cheap England talk drove us on.
Watch: How England and Croatia fans reacted to each goal
Incredible video of England fans celebrating before the dream turned to dust.
Devlin: In the end England simply weren't good enough
Ordinary England had a carpet ride, and we all rode along with them.
England fans turn on 'disgraceful' ref after Croatia defeat
World Cup semifinal referee in the gun - labelled "disgraceful" after England defeat
World Cup Daily: Croatia break English hearts
Jason Pine looks back on the World Cup semifinal between England and Croatia.
England media, fans react to World Cup exit
English media, fans and former players react to the nation's World Cup semifinal defeat.
Croatia and England head to extra-time
England and Croatia are going into extratime to decide which side will face France
No British state representative at World Cup semifinal
There's no British state representative in the VIP box for England's World Cup semifinal
World Cup live: Croatia wins! England's going home
Live updates of the World Cup semifinal between England and Croatia.
Fingers crossed: 'It's our chance this time'
If things go Martin Damon's way, he'll have the best excuse for being late to work today.
Kiwis' doc the key to England's mind game
Kiwis' former sports psychologist is now an important member of England's backroom staff.
The craze that's taken the World Cup by storm
One of the stories of Russia 2018 stems from the unlikeliest of sources.
A big football World Cup morning looms for Kiwi Croats
The Croatian Cultural Society is expected to bulge with football fans tomorrow morning.
Rattue: What rugby can learn from football
Chris Rattue: Football World Cup a winner, rugby take note.
Inside the English football machine
England's progress, on and off the field, has been remarkable at this World Cup.
Sky Sport NZ trolls Belgium star during World Cup clash
It appears even Sky Sport are keen to take down Belgium this World Cup.
Irrésistibles! French media react to World Cup semifinal victory
The best of the sports pages from newspapers in France and Belgium.
How a former Kiwis staffer became England's secret weapon
World Cup: Several England players have hailed importance of their sports psychologist.
Mixed World Cup emotions for French legend Henry
Former France striker Thierry Henry is now part of the Belgium coaching team.
Enthralling semifinal goes France's way
Jason Pine looks back on an absolutely enthralling semifinal.
Football's coming à la maison? France into third World Cup final
A 1-0 win over Belgium means they will face either England or Croatia in the decider.
World Cup Live: La victoire! France through to World Cup final
Live updates of the World Cup semifinal between Belgium and France.
Watch: The world can't stop mocking Neymar
Dodgy hair was only one cringe-worthy Cup act and fans are letting Brazilian star have it.
Proof it's been the best World Cup
The World Cup has been the scene for a staggering statistical anomaly.
TAB: Fifa World Cup finals - the biggest bets
We take a look at the Fifa World Cup's biggest remaining bets at the TAB
Phoenix sign former Newcastle defender
Mark Rudan has made his first signing as Wellington Phoenix coach.
Hazard, the most French of the Belgians
On the Belgian side, Thierry Henry isn't the only one to have worn the blue jersey.
Why each team will (and won't) make the World Cup final
The most open World Cup in recent memory has led to an unusual last four.