An important list of everything* you need to know ahead of tomorrow's World Cup.

Heraf has received backing from the top of New Zealand Football, though with some caveats.

Which World Cup games will be barnburners, and which will merely be barnfreezers?

Based on the current model, New Zealand will struggle to produce players good enough.

Here's a tip on how to impress your friends by sounding like an expert.

United States, Mexico and Canada will host the 2026 World Cup - here's how it will work.

Football fascination with foreigners means accent is not on New Zealanders.

Just two days from their first game, Spain have made a shock decision.

Chris Rattue: Russian hit man Robbie Williams and other key FIFA World Cup matters.

For every World Cup, a fan needs a wallchart.

Heraf has found plenty of positives from the Ferns' loss in Wellington.

The Football Ferns don't have a background of success under past models.

All you need to know about all eight groups and 32 teams in Russia.

Football Ferns' most-capped player sounds off on side's loss to Japan.

"Everybody knows someone or knows someone who knows someone," Iceland coach.

Fancy making some money betting on the World Cup? You're in luck..

Our regular World Cup feature looks at crazy 'keepers and wobbly footballs.

The Football Ferns loss was a display of misplaced smugness from the man in charge.

What you didn't know is how much about the World Cup there is to hate.

The Herald's football crazy writers give their World Cup predictions and hot takes.

Moses Dyer has been New Zealand's unlikely goalscoring hero

Mexico's team facing controversy over claims several footballers partied with prostitutes.

This was a win against non-Oceania opposition but perspective needs to be maintained

Fritz Schmid has earned his first win as All Whites coach

Tunisia's goalkeeper appeared to feign injuries so his teammates could consume dates.

Brazil striker Neymar made a spectacular return yesterday after a three-month absence.

COMMENT: Of all emotions stirred up by Raheem Sterling, indifference is rarely an option.

England relied on goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane before slackening in the 2nd half.

Inexperienced side exposed by African nation in their first game of Intercontinental Cup.

Liberato Cacace is ready for some gentle ribbing from his teammates over the next 10 days.