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Top Fifa boss backs World Cup to return to New Zealand

Ahead of this tournament, it was assumed it would be a one-off in this region.

Watch: Video shows Spain coach touching female assistant's chest

The video comes to light after Spain's football president kissed a player without consent.

Hannah Wilkinson on how the Football Ferns could have gone far

The sole goal-scorer for the Football Ferns weighs in on their success and failures.

Opinion: What women's sport can teach us men

OPINION: D'Arcy Waldegrave on how the Fifa Women's World Cup compares to other sport.

Spain star opens up on heartbreak of learning father had died after final

The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced the news on social media.

'A lot of excitement': Football chief sorry for World Cup kiss

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales says the kiss was a mistake.

How can we avoid wasting the legacy of the Fifa Women’s World Cup?

The buzz has been incredible, but can we keep Football in our hearts?

Behind the scenes of the Fifa Women's World Cup final

This wasn’t a triumph through the back door; Spain became the best by beating the best.

A call for more Pasifika women in sporting spaces - on and off field

"There aren't enough of us in the arena."

'The right thing to do': Fifa president donates $50k to BBM charity

Dave Letele was flown to Sydney to receive the donation.

England or Spain? Global experts pick Fifa Women's World Cup final winner

Most global experts favour England to lift the trophy for the first time.

'Patronising': Prince William slammed for Fifa World Cup comment

Socceroos great Craig Foster has slammed Prince William’s reaction to the Matildas loss.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Here's to the Fifa World Cup losers

Losers are the beating heart of competition. The defeated brought glory to the World Cup.

Auckland councillor 'starstruck' by Ted Lasso star at Eden Park

The councillor says while he was 'definitely starstruck' he managed to 'play it cool'.

Gone in 96 seconds: Spain reflect on incredible semifinal win

For the Spanish, the time between despair and jubilation last night was 96 seconds.

World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama

And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.

All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park

All the details for tonight's semifinal between Spain and Sweden.

Local Focus: Gisborne footy team experience the quarter-finals

Tatapouri Thistle Marist football team get treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.