OpinionSteven HollowayGoalmouth Scramble: What we learned from week oneSteven Holloway looks at what we have learned after week one of the tournament, from which player is the best to watch to who should win it all.19 Jun 10:05 PM
Football World CupFootball: Suarez hands England defeatA Luis Suarez double has put England on the verge of an early World Cup exit, following a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in Sao Paulo this morning.19 Jun 08:52 PM
Football World CupBad or worse: tough pick for battling hostThe nation that has won five World Cups, that produced Pele, Romario and Ronaldo, is now wondering whether to play Fred or Jo in attack against Cameroon on Tuesday.19 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: It's tiki tacky as Spain's reign ends in painSpain, the world champions, the double European champions, the team of the decade, are out of the World Cup.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: After this they will fear us - Socceroos coachHeartbroken but intensely proud, Ange Postecoglou says his Socceroos have set a benchmark that can help them become a feared attacking force in world football.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSpain knocked out of World CupDefending champions Spain have been knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages following a shocking 2-0 defeat to Chile in Rio de Janeiro this morning.18 Jun 08:54 PM
Football World CupFootball: Aussies give Dutch a scareAustralia's World Cup hopes are all but over after going down to the Netherlands 3-2 in Porto Alegre in what will be remembered as one of their gutsiest ever performances.18 Jun 05:50 PM
Football World CupFootball: Rep dream linked on arm, now it's realityBorn to run, Raheem Sterling also spent some of his formative years cycling around the old car park at Wembley as England's home was being reconstructed.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Five good reasons why football's greatest showcase is turning into a goalfest1. There are more teams with World Cup experience18 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Mexico's Ochoa reveals Brazil's weaknessesThe secret is out. Just like the Emperor's new clothes, the Brazil team of 2014 are not what we have been led to believe.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSelfie-obsessed Cup stars seize the chance for internet immortalityIt's the highlight of any footballer's career - performing for their country in front of a global television audience of billions at the World Cup finals.18 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWorld Cup day six: 5 things we learnedMichael Burgess on the five things we learned following the latest action from the World Cup in Brazil.18 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwi at heart of Cup feverA young New Zealander is rubbing shoulders with some of the stars of the World Cup - and living the life of training and discipline that took them there.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball newbie's chance at $5m payoutAn Auckland woman - who's not a football fan - is one of six Kiwis still in the running for a $5m prize offered by the TAB this World Cup.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Messi works his magic after frustrating first halfIt took Lionel Messi just over an hour in Argentina's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina to show why so many fans consider him the best in the world.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World Cup'World Cup of empty seats'The last time the World Cup came to Brazil in 1950, some 200,000 people are estimated to have piled in to the Estadio Maracana, to see the hosts shocked by rivals Uruguay.16 Jun 01:55 AM
OpinionMichael BurgessWorld Cup day four: Five things we learnedMichael Burgess on the five things we learned following the latest action from the World Cup in Brazil.16 Jun 12:46 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Fifa uses power for good of global gameFifa can appear to be on the wrong track as we know from the Qatar World Cup hosting controversy, but long may it reign over football if that is what is necessary to produce the amazing contests we are seeing from Brazil.15 Jun 09:30 PM
Football World CupFootball: Van Gaal's winning master planThe Netherlands' 5-1 win against Spain was held in many quarters as a return to classic Dutch values, after the organised thuggery of the 2010 World Cup final.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupItalian fans stop trafficItaly fans stopped traffic as they celebrated their win over England this morning.15 Jun 02:33 AM
Football World CupPhysio carried off fieldThere were bizarre scenes in Manaus, Brazil, as England physio Gary Lewin slipped over on the turf during the celebrations and dislocated his ankle15 Jun 01:29 AM
